Estimated cost $150 Time 
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Gary Payne
Barn quilts are traditionally square. Experienced woodworker Gary Payne starts with a 4' x 8' sheet of 3/4" plywood, cutting it to 42" x 42" to perfectly fit the space.
Gary Payne
Apply a primer-paint combo for a durable base coat that ensures long-lasting results outdoors.
Gary Payne
Gary Payne
Gary Payne
Download the template and use a straight edge to mark your pattern. This design features four quadrants, each divided into four triangles. Leave a 2-1/2” border on all sides for the 1x3 wood mat. Lightly pencil each triangle with its color to prevent errors.
Gary Payne
Gary Payne
Gary Payne
Apply painter's tape to the lightest color sections first. Painting from light to dark lets bleed-through be covered easily. Paint fully, then remove tape at a 45-degree angle before it's fully dry for crisp lines.
Gary Payne
Gary Payne
Once dry, tape for the next color and repeat until all sections are painted.
Gary Payne
Cut 1x3 mat boards to canvas length with 45-degree mitered corners using a circular or miter saw. Test fit on the canvas, finish as desired, then staple together. Apply wood glue to the back, position on the art, and secure. Fill holes with wood putty if needed.
Gary Payne
Miter 1x4 frame boards to 42-3/4" with 45-degree ends. Test fit around the mat and canvas for a snug hold. Finish as desired, join corners, then screw the frame to the canvas and mat edges.
Attach two D-rings to the back of the frame. Thread picture wire through, securing tightly for safe hanging. Display your custom barn quilt with pride!
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