Barn Quilt Painting Workshop

BARN QUILT PAINT WORKSHOP

Friday, August 21

10AM-2PM
East Sandwich Grange Hall, Lower Level. (Ability to use stairs is a must for this workshop)
91 Old County Road, East Sandwich

Barn quilt blocks were originally painted on the sides of barns, thus giving them their name. Come join a
group of painters to create a Barn Quilt of your favorite quilt block on a 2’ x 2’ piece of plywood to
hang indoors or outdoors. If you don’t have a favorite quilt block, or don’t know what one is, don’t fret. You can easily google quilt block ideas or you can get ideas from the instructor. Suggested quilt blocks are Friendship Star, Ohio Star, Churn Dash, Dutchman’s Puzzle, LeMoyne Star,
Shoo Fly

$20 members/$25.00 not-yet-members

Register online, by phone, or mail your $25.00 check made out to the Nye Family of America Assoc. to:

Nye Family of America Association, Inc.
PO Box 134
East Sandwich, MA 02537

Call 508-888-4213 to register or if you have any questions.

Bring your own lunch.

MATERIALS

Supply List:
-2’x2’ 1/2” exterior plywood – available at Home Depot or Lowes
-Prime both sides of the board with water base Kilz primer, two coats, before class
-Water base exterior paints in the colors you want for your block
You can get small sample jars at paint stores or use paints you have at home (put in small jars)
I used house paint colors to match my house.
-2” foam brushes – one for each paint color Paint Stick
-Green “Frog Tape” 1” wide
– Extension Cord
-X-acto or Snap blade knife
-Hair Dryer
-Yard stick or 24” ruler
-Pencil and eraser