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The Hens and Chicks Barn Quilt is a tender symbol of love and home, inspired by the gentle rhythm of farm life. Half-square wings gather the chicks close, while the rail blocks form a safe and centered nest. Painted in warm, nostalgic tones from the Prairie Paint Collection — Honeycomb, Asparagus Patch, Maple Sap, Homestead, and Sodus Point — this design brings the comfort of belonging to any space.

As the trees turn and the air grows crisp, I find myself reaching for warm paints, cozy stitches, and colors that reflect the richness of this season. This weekend feels like the perfect time to share something bright and new — the Carpenter Rainbow Star Barn Quilt.

There’s something about fall that makes me want to gather people together. Maybe it’s the golden light on the mountains, the turning of leaves, or the way autumn seems to invite us indoors with stories and craft.

Several years ago, I was asked by The Corn Wagon in Springville, Utah, to design a logo for their store. They wanted something that reflected the classic Corn and Beans quilt block but with a fresh twist that tied in a star motif. I loved the challenge and began sketching. By shifting the angle of just a few blocks, the Corn and Beans Star was born. I painted the design for them, and to this day, it remains the logo for their shop—a beautiful nod to tradition and creativity.

There’s a particular shade of blue that can stop you in your tracks — the kind that belongs only to wild cornflowers dancing at the edge of summer fields. Their delicate petals, kissed with morning dew, are a reminder of both resilience and grace. The Wilde Bloem Cornflower Cross Stitch captures that fleeting beauty in a geometric bloom, translating nature’s palette into threads and texture.