BARN QUILTS OF UPSTATE NEW YORK
Barn quilts have been part of the American farm landscape for nearly 300 years; they were introduced to our country by newly immigrated citizens who used this simple art as a way to decorate barns & other farm structures, and to help provide landmark based directions (pre-GPS!) to travelers. We think they are a simply gorgeous way to wrap your outbuilding in love & warmth!
Our quilts are available in a variety of colors and sizes, and custom orders are available; each one takes at least three weeks to complete. Ask about your favorite quilt pattern! Pattern and color choices are very personal decisions, and usually involve a couple of sketches. Call 607-397-8381 or email DancingBearFarm@gmail.com so we can work together to create a masterpiece that compliments your home.
We use quality, pre-sanded, 1/2" birch plywood, which is strong but light enough to easily hang. Each piece is primed twice, and all colors are hand-painted using at least 2 coats of Behr exterior semi-gloss enamel, known for its fade-resistance & durability. All barn quilts are then finished with 2 coats of "Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover" in clear gloss. They come ready to hang with heavy duty hooks, or you can simply pre-drill holes and screw / nail to your structure; touch-up paint can be provided.
We live in the small farming community of Westford (zip 13488), which is 15 minutes from Cooperstown, New York. Shipping for sizes smaller than 2' x 2' will range from $7 - $15. Shipping for sizes 2' x 2' is $20.00, and shipping for 2' x 4' panels is $35.00. Shipping costs are estimates, and subject to change.
Large 4' x 4' barn quilts are not able to be shipped, pick-up only.
Our quilts are available in a variety of colors and sizes, and custom orders are available; each one takes at least three weeks to complete. Ask about your favorite quilt pattern! Pattern and color choices are very personal decisions, and usually involve a couple of sketches. Call 607-397-8381 or email DancingBearFarm@gmail.com so we can work together to create a masterpiece that compliments your home.
We use quality, pre-sanded, 1/2" birch plywood, which is strong but light enough to easily hang. Each piece is primed twice, and all colors are hand-painted using at least 2 coats of Behr exterior semi-gloss enamel, known for its fade-resistance & durability. All barn quilts are then finished with 2 coats of "Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover" in clear gloss. They come ready to hang with heavy duty hooks, or you can simply pre-drill holes and screw / nail to your structure; touch-up paint can be provided.
We live in the small farming community of Westford (zip 13488), which is 15 minutes from Cooperstown, New York. Shipping for sizes smaller than 2' x 2' will range from $7 - $15. Shipping for sizes 2' x 2' is $20.00, and shipping for 2' x 4' panels is $35.00. Shipping costs are estimates, and subject to change.
Large 4' x 4' barn quilts are not able to be shipped, pick-up only.
2' x 2' BARN QUILTS
One of our most popular sizes. Perfect for smaller barns, chicken coops, garages, or any outdoor structure.
One of our most popular sizes. Perfect for smaller barns, chicken coops, garages, or any outdoor structure.
CROSSED CANOES 2' X 2'
Done in Brilliant Blue and Fuzzy Duckling Yellow, this piece looks stunning...whether hung straight or on point.
$125
LINKED SQUARES 2' X 2'
A background of Sugar Poppy makes the Yacht Blue and Fuzzy Duckling Yellow colors really P.O.P.!!
I photographed on point, but this looks just as fantastic hung straight.
$125
A background of Sugar Poppy makes the Yacht Blue and Fuzzy Duckling Yellow colors really P.O.P.!!
I photographed on point, but this looks just as fantastic hung straight.
$125
PINWHEEL, ENCLOSED 2' X 2'
Nano White breaks up the Sugar Poppy and Classic Waltz just perfectly. The center pinwheel provides a sense of motion to this beauty.
$125
Nano White breaks up the Sugar Poppy and Classic Waltz just perfectly. The center pinwheel provides a sense of motion to this beauty.
$125
UNION SQUARE! 2' x 2'
Talk about a pop of yellow!! Fuzzy Duckling Yellow always fits the bill...pardon the pun. Classic Waltz and Sugar Poppy blend together so well against this vibrant shade of yellow.
$125
Talk about a pop of yellow!! Fuzzy Duckling Yellow always fits the bill...pardon the pun. Classic Waltz and Sugar Poppy blend together so well against this vibrant shade of yellow.
$125
PIGLET & BUTTERFLY IN OHIO STAR 2' x 2'
Yes, he's adorable. And yes, he's looking for a home.
$150
Yes, he's adorable. And yes, he's looking for a home.
$150
PIGLET & BUTTERFLY IN UNION SQUARE 2' X 2'
Another cute piglet...this one done with a background of Fuzzy Duckling Yellow & Honey Locust, which really makes the Classic Waltz stand out.
The butterfly on his little nose is a perfect addition.
$150
Another cute piglet...this one done with a background of Fuzzy Duckling Yellow & Honey Locust, which really makes the Classic Waltz stand out.
The butterfly on his little nose is a perfect addition.
$150
COW IN OHIO SQUARE 2' x 2'
A Heavy Cream and Royal Orchard background is reminiscent of cows in their pasture...and this is lovely
farm scene...and would make a great addition to any outbuilding.
Please note that the glare on the lower green is from the flash of my camera.
$150
A Heavy Cream and Royal Orchard background is reminiscent of cows in their pasture...and this is lovely
farm scene...and would make a great addition to any outbuilding.
Please note that the glare on the lower green is from the flash of my camera.
$150
JUST...BEE 2' x 2'
Be nice, BeHave, Be Kind,
Just Bee...
$150
Be nice, BeHave, Be Kind,
Just Bee...
$150
MISCELLANEOUS SIZED BARN QUILTS
PLAY BALL!! 22" x 24"
For the baseball fans in your life!
Done in patriotic red, white, and
blue.
$100
For the baseball fans in your life!
Done in patriotic red, white, and
blue.
$100
WELCOME, FRIENDS 26" x 26"
Wouldn't this be a welcoming addition to your entryway! A pineapple is the universal 'welcome' symbol...and housed within a Log Cabin quilt makes it even homier.
Done in Honey Locust, Pale Honey, Jackfruit, which are all marvelous shades of yellow, it's balanced out with Green Agate and Royal Orchard. A unique, one of a kind creation!
$125
Wouldn't this be a welcoming addition to your entryway! A pineapple is the universal 'welcome' symbol...and housed within a Log Cabin quilt makes it even homier.
Done in Honey Locust, Pale Honey, Jackfruit, which are all marvelous shades of yellow, it's balanced out with Green Agate and Royal Orchard. A unique, one of a kind creation!
$125
1' x 1' BARN QUILTS
At 12 square inches, we find that everyone has "the perfect nook" to hang one of these beauties...enhance a small outbuilding, use as an alternate to a door wreath, or even prop on a mantle.
~ 4' x 4' BARN QUILTS ~
DIAMOND STAR 4'x4'
An "illusion" quilt, done in yellow, blue, and purple.
A complex piece that looks stunning...although all lines are straight, the illusion of circles is created.
4' x 4' $400
Diamond Star, hung on point.
Notice how the look of the barn quilt can change dramatically, depending upon how it is hung.
DIAMOND STAR 4'x4' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
An "illusion" quilt, done in yellow & 2 shades of blue.
A complex piece that looks stunning...although all lines are straight, the illusion of circles is created.
4' x 4' $400
DIAMOND STAR 4'x4' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
Another "illusion" quilt. Circles appear, but all lines are straight.
4' x 4' $400
OHIO STAR w/ALPACA 4'x4'
A white & grey alpaca hand-painted in the center square of a red & blue Ohio Star, perfect for your alpaca barn. Custom colors available.
4' x 4' $400
THE HERKIMER DIAMOND 4'x4'
An original design, inspired by the Herkimer diamond mine. Done in orange, yellow, and two shades of green.
4' x 4' $400
TRIPLE STAR w/SHEEP & LAMB 4'x4'
The ewe & her baby are the focal point in this barn quilt, painted in crisp red, blue, and yellow.
4' x 4' $400
MONKEY WRENCH 4'x4'
A traditional pattern, in bright yellow & green. Custom color palette available.
4' x 4' $400
TRIPLE STAR & COW 4'x4'
Cute beyond words! Perfect for your dairy farm, done in crisp red, bright blue, and sunny yellow.
4' x 4' $400
TRIPLE STAR (adaptation) 4'x4'
Bold & beautiful, striking!
4' x 4' $400
OHIO STAR 4'x4' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
Simple, yet elegantly traditional. Available in many color choices to enhance your barn.
4' x 4' $300
TUMBLING BLOCKS 4'x4' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
A lovely "illusion" quilt, complex in style. Looks great in many palette choices.
4' x 4' $650
STARS & FOUR-PATCH 4'x4' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
Done in traditional red, white and blue; other colors available.
4' x 4' $650.00
~ 30"x30" & 3'x3' BARN QUILTS ~
PINWHEELS 3'x3'
Fraternal Twins! Done in the same Spiced Wine, Champlain Blue, and Nano White colors, but laid out a bit differently.
Your first choice will be which one to select, seconded by whether to hang it straight or on point!
3' x 3' $225 each
Your first choice will be which one to select, seconded by whether to hang it straight or on point!
3' x 3' $225 each
FOUR-POINT CHECKED STAR 3'x3'
BI-PLANE 3'x3'
THE HERKIMER DIAMOND 30"x30"
KALEIDOSCOPE 30"x30"
GOOSE IN THE POND 30"x30"
MAPLE LEAF IN OHIO STAR 30"x30"
~BARN QUILT PANELS & FLAGS~
THE AMERICAN FLAG 18"x30"
Patriotic, with 50 authentic (& hand-painted!) stars. Traditional red, white, and blue.
18" x 30" $75
THE AMERICAN FLAG 2'x4'
Old Glory! Traditional red, white, and blue.
2' x 4' $150
PINWHEEL PANEL 12"x18"
2 Pinwheel Panels are available, both in sizes 12" x 18". Can be hung vertically (shown here in China Silk Blue & Heavy Cream) or horizontally (shown below in Sapphire Blue & Nano White).
12" x 18" $30 each
RAINBOW FLAG PANELS
Show your support! 2 sizes available, both with the meanings of the flag colors noted on the back (see below).
Custom sizes available upon request.
Large 12" x 24" $65
Small 4.5" x 8/5" $20
Custom sizes available upon request.
Large 12" x 24" $65
Small 4.5" x 8/5" $20
DOUBLE PINWHEEL PANEL 2'x4' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
Painted in a deep mossy green, on brilliant white, but looks great in custom colors. Match your outbuilding!
2' x 4' $275
~ 2' x 2' BARN QUILTS ~
CROSSED CANOES 2'x2'
A striking barn quilt that really pops & makes a statement! Painted in Fuzzy Duckling and Brilliant Blue, this will be seen for miles.
2' x 2' $125
Some quilt patterns can look remarkably different when hung "on point."
The Crossed Canoe pattern, done in these bright colors, is a perfect example. Experiment before hanging!
PINWHEEL, ENCLOSED 2'x2'
Classic Waltz is the common color between these 2 beauties...the left is paired with Sugar Poppy, while the right showcases Fuzzy Duckling; both feature Nano White to make the colors pop. I've photographed each on point, so help you decide how you'll hang yours.
Both are 2' x 2', and are $125 each.
GEOMETRIC STAR 2'X2'
Shown on point here and straight below...either way makes that center star pop...but on point just does something special to the 4 corners. Done in brilliant tones of orange & yellow, toned down a bit by 2 subtle shades of green.
2' x 2' $125
LINKED SQUARES 2'X2'
DARTING MINNOWS 2'x2'
A popular quilt pattern, and easier to paint than to sew! Those points!!
I've shown them both hanging straight and on point, and note that both share the bright orange & yellow colorway. The left pairs that with Sapphire Blue and China Silk, while the one on the right blends with Agave & Cameroon Greens.
2' x 2' $125 each
I've shown them both hanging straight and on point, and note that both share the bright orange & yellow colorway. The left pairs that with Sapphire Blue and China Silk, while the one on the right blends with Agave & Cameroon Greens.
2' x 2' $125 each
BEAR PAW 2'X2'
Done in only 2 shades of blue (Champlain & Sapphire), with a crisp white background.
2' x 2' $150
2' x 2' $150
UNION SQUARE 2'x2'
Union Square, shown below on point, is another pattern that is a quilters favorite.
Only 3 colors make this barn quilt a show piece: using Sugar Poppy as a focal point, then Classic Waltz to make things go pop, and followed up with Fuzzy Duckling to bring it all together.
2'x 2' $125
STRIPED PINWHEEL 2'X2'
On the drawing board, this started as a Herkimer Diamond...but something went awry. I ran with it, and came up with something that looks like a summer pinwheel, which I love!
I've shown both colorways hung straight and on point; on the left are deeper shades, a bit more classic...and on the right are brighter, fun, colors.
2' x 2' $125
I've shown both colorways hung straight and on point; on the left are deeper shades, a bit more classic...and on the right are brighter, fun, colors.
2' x 2' $125
ALPACAS! 2'x2'
Made for the alpaca farmer...showcase who resides on your farm with a custom alpaca barn quilt! Specific colors available upon request.
Show below are 2 designs, both with brown alpacas, done in the following colorway:
On the left, Butter Rum & Pale Honey Ohio Star $150
On the right, Sapphire Blue & Heavy Cream Stars & 4 Patch $150
Show below are 2 designs, both with brown alpacas, done in the following colorway:
On the left, Butter Rum & Pale Honey Ohio Star $150
On the right, Sapphire Blue & Heavy Cream Stars & 4 Patch $150
ANGORA RABBITS! 2'x2'
Is raising rabbits more your thing?
How about this cutie, set in a dark green Ohio Star!
2' x 2' $150
COW! 2'x2'
Got milk?
This Holstein dairy cow, set in a Royal Orchard Ohio Star, will be right at home on your farm.
2' x 2' $150
PIGLETS!! 2'x2'
The adorable piggies below are just looking for a home...both with a butterfly landing on their sweet noses.
The 2 photos on the left are a piggy in a purple, yellow, and cream Union Square pattern.
The photo on the right is set in an Ohio Star pattern, using a Cupcake Pink & Sugar Poppy colorway.
2' x 2' $150 each
The 2 photos on the left are a piggy in a purple, yellow, and cream Union Square pattern.
The photo on the right is set in an Ohio Star pattern, using a Cupcake Pink & Sugar Poppy colorway.
2' x 2' $150 each
SHEEP! 2'x2'
An adorable sheep, sitting in a traditional Ohio Star quilt pattern, with a Jackfruit and Glazed Pot colorway.
2' x 2' $150
THE BEEKEEPER'S QUILT 2'x2' ~ SOLD ~ Orders only
COW IN EIGHT POINTED STAR 17" x 17"
A cute little fella, set on a bright red, and surrounded by an eight pointed star in 2 shades of blue.
17" x 17" $50
PLAY BALL!!! 22" x 24"
For the baseball fanatic!
Set in a Delectable Mountain pattern, in crisp red, white, and blue.
22" x 24" $125
PINEAPPLES IN LOG CABIN "WELCOME" 26" x 26"
Everything about this beauty says "welcome to our home!"
From the traditional Log Cabin setting, the warm greens & yellows, the quintessential meaning of the pineapple, and the "Welcome Friends" in delightful cursive.
26" x 26" $175
THE HERKIMER DIAMOND 2'x2' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
This original design is in orange, yellow, & 2 shade of blue. Looks great in greens also!
2' x 2' $125
FIREWORKS STAR 2'x2' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
Crisp & clean, looks great straight or on point.
2'x 2' $125
TUMBLING BLOCKS 2'x2' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
Another "illusion" quilt, also looks great in many palette choices.
2' x 2' $250
ROBBING PETER TO PAY PAUL 2'x2' ~ SOLD, orders only ~
A quilt lover's favorite!
2' x 2' $175
~ 1' x 1' BARN QUILTS ~
IRELAND! 12" X 12"
CELTIC HEART 12" x 12" ~ SOLD, orders only ~
No words needed for this beauty.
12" x 12" $50
CARD TRICK 12" x 12"
STAR W/ INNER TRIANGLE 12" x 12"
DOUBLE STAR W/ INNER SQUARES 12" x 12"
A beauty, done in soft colors with great names: Praying Mantis, Ocean Front, Confetti, and Classic Waltz.
12" x 12" $25
12" x 12" $25
CUSTOM ORDERS ARE ENCOURAGED!
SUSAN'S GREAT-GRANDMOTHER'S DRESDEN PLATE
I was commissioned to replicate a gorgeous antique quilt by the great-grandchildren of a gifted quilter. It was a lovely project for me; as I selected my colors and patterns to mimic the original, I felt as though I was in tune with "Great-Grandmom" when she selected her fabrics so many years ago.
Contact me if you have a beloved quilt that you would like to turn into a wooden showpiece!
I was commissioned to replicate a gorgeous antique quilt by the great-grandchildren of a gifted quilter. It was a lovely project for me; as I selected my colors and patterns to mimic the original, I felt as though I was in tune with "Great-Grandmom" when she selected her fabrics so many years ago.
Contact me if you have a beloved quilt that you would like to turn into a wooden showpiece!