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Informational Websites
http://www.barnquiltinfo.com/ http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html http://www.mccallsquilting.com/Block_Reference.html Google – quilt square patterns** **Keep in mind when choosing a quilt square if it says original design, it is better not to use it.
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These are just a few of the quilt squares that can be found on the FMQBT
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Suggested Material List for Quilt Square
*** For 8 by 8 foot Quilt Barn Squares **
After choosing your quilt square size and colors - cut your border pieces to size of your MDO board.
Apply primer (recommend KILZ latex primer) to the back of the MDO board and the border pieces - apply 2-3 coats to each.
Attach the border pieces to the back of the MDO board with screws and then fill the holes with wood filler - sand and prep for painting.
Apply primer to the top and sides of MDO board with border - very important to cover all areas with 2-3 coats of primer for protection against outside elements.
Apply your background color first ( 2 coats recommended of exterior grade paint - satin or semi-gloss )
Graph out your design with a light pencil - note that the pencil lines will show and need extra paint over them.
If design has straight lines, apply your "frog tape" and press side firmly that will have paint applied to it.
Applying the lighter colors first is recommended.
Apply at least two coats of each color - in some cases you may need more.
Remove tape and apply same procedures above for remainder of colors.
CONGRATULATIONS on completing your Quilt Barn Square !!
Options for Creating Your Own Quilt Square
PRIORITY for all options - CHOOSE LOCATION for proposed Quilt Square and decide on APPROPRIATE SIZE.
- 1/2 inch MDO one sided - sign board ( comes in a 4 by 8 foot sheet )
- 2'' x 4" x 8' board ( have lumber yard rip them in half lengthwise to have 2 - 2" x 2" x 8' boards )
- KILZ latex primer/sealer interior/exterior ( 2-3 coats minimum )
- 1 1/4 inch screws ( used to screw top to frame, depending on size - 4 for corners, 8 for sides )
- 3 inch screws ( 4 for each corner of your frame )
- sand paper ~ brushes ( sponge brushes work well )
- roller/ roller tray ~ yellow or green Frog Tape ( painting tape )
- X acto type knife & ruler
- wall paper roller for securing frog ( paint ) tape
- exterior paint ( semi gloss or satin )
- angle bracket for mounting
- HeadLOK 4 1/2 inch heavy duty flathead fastener ( for screwing bracket onto building )
*** For 8 by 8 foot Quilt Barn Squares **
- carriage bolts with nylon locker nut and 2 washers each - to hold the 2 MDO boards together and ceramic screws 1 5/8 inch for securing MDO to bracket
After choosing your quilt square size and colors - cut your border pieces to size of your MDO board.
Apply primer (recommend KILZ latex primer) to the back of the MDO board and the border pieces - apply 2-3 coats to each.
Attach the border pieces to the back of the MDO board with screws and then fill the holes with wood filler - sand and prep for painting.
Apply primer to the top and sides of MDO board with border - very important to cover all areas with 2-3 coats of primer for protection against outside elements.
Apply your background color first ( 2 coats recommended of exterior grade paint - satin or semi-gloss )
Graph out your design with a light pencil - note that the pencil lines will show and need extra paint over them.
If design has straight lines, apply your "frog tape" and press side firmly that will have paint applied to it.
Applying the lighter colors first is recommended.
Apply at least two coats of each color - in some cases you may need more.
Remove tape and apply same procedures above for remainder of colors.
CONGRATULATIONS on completing your Quilt Barn Square !!
Options for Creating Your Own Quilt Square
PRIORITY for all options - CHOOSE LOCATION for proposed Quilt Square and decide on APPROPRIATE SIZE.
- Purchase supplies and create from beginning - see material list and suggested guidelines for building ( The MDO boards are sized 4' by 8' and most lumber yards will cut - sometimes at a cost). We have 4' by 4' MDO boards in stock for sale and you can special order other sizes from us also.
- Purchase a MDO board cut and primed with border from FMQBT - All you do is paint the design and hang. We have 4' by 4' in stock, all others are special order.
- Purchase a custom design, ready made by one of our committee members - we would work with you, if necessary, to choose design and colors.
4 x 4 Boards with frame - NOT primed with paint at Kingsboro or Tanner Lumber Companies
