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Grandmother's Flower Basket |
Maybe I should entitle this post, "Who says Barn Quilt go on barns?"
As I've mentioned before, we have had terrible weather this spring--hail, tornadoes, wind, rain, dust storms. Our barn quilts were taking a beating. I've repaired and repainted two, but I hated to put them back on the barn until the weather stabilized. And, who knows when that will be?
We have two big blank outside walls on our house. I've tried various decor on them, but nothing has ever satisfied me. As I looked at them this week, with the thought in mind of what to do this year, it finally dawned on me that the barn quilts would be perfect! Why hadn't I thought of that before?
Of course, I had to add a few props. . .
and flowers. . .
Yes, they are silk flowers. . .the storms got my potted plants. . .but I think this is proof silk flowers can be beautiful, too. . .
Widner-Magers Farm Historic District Logo |
Our cotton logo quilt is on the opposite side, so I was able to use a different color scheme. I love color. Guess you can tell?
Now, the barn quilts are protected from the weather. They also add so much to the house.
Funny how things work out. . .
Also See: Barn Quilts and Cross Stitch
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13 comments:
Love the barn quilts on your porch walls! And the props--luv it all!
What an unusual quilt - it's beautiful!
So photogenic!!
The barn quilts on your porch add so much character. Of course, you have wonderful props to complete the vignette.
Michigan has a Quilt Barn Trail in Traverse City. You might be interested in reading my post from last November with photos of them.
Thanks for leaving the sweet comment. I firmly believe that a plant must be in the right environment to thrive. I don't think I have a green thumb either!
Debra
Ok tell me about the barn quilts. They are cotton? How are they made? Love them!
How darn cute is this? Love your barn quilts. They look right at home on your porch and the entire vignettes are wonderful! I hear ya girl, I like color!
Hugs,
Jann
What perfect places for those barn quilts!! I think you've started a new trend.
Your barn quilts are just beautiful! I love them on the side of your house. Your porch display is just beautiful. I couldn't tell the flowers were silk at all. The rockers on your beautiful wrap around porch look so inviting. I love the down home feel of your blog! I'm visiting from the Cowgirl up link party and now I'm your newest follower. ~ Jamie
Love your barn quilts on your porch! These are something that always brings a smile to my face as I'm driving along the road...
Beautiful!! Can't wait to learn how to do this. I'm a new follower.
I love a good story! Yours turned out with a happy ending! I love it when I'm taken on a path differently than I expected and it turns out with such a positive result! Your vignettes look great! Too bad your weather has been so assaulting, but I guess something good came out of it!
Your barn quilts are fabulous and I love the vignettes you made to go with them.
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this at Share Your Cup. I enjoyed a second look.
Hugs,
Jann
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