Tweetle Dee Blog — Barn Quilt Kits

There are some designs that feel like a story waiting to be told — and Pricilla’s Star is one of them. Rooted in the folk-art traditions I hold close, this barn quilt brings together joyful color, symmetry, and the heart of a woman’s hands.

There’s something sweet about the early days of summer—the way the sun lingers a little longer, the hum of bees in the garden, and the burst of ripe berries hidden beneath emerald leaves. This week, we’re celebrating that magic with the release of two new barn quilt designs: Strawberry Bloom and Strawberry Fields.

There’s a particular kind of freedom found in wide-open skies, freshly turned earth, and the comforting rhythm of hand-painted stars. Our newest design, the Prairie Liberty Barn Quilt, is a tribute to that quiet power—where heritage, hope, and home come together in color and form.   Painted in rich reds, blues, and weathered whites from our Prairie Paint Collection, this design evokes the spirit of American folk art with a timeless eight-pointed star that radiates warmth and strength. Whether displayed on a barn, porch, or wall, Prairie Liberty reminds us of what truly matters—rooted hearts, free hands, and the beauty we create...

We’re welcoming two beloved designs into the studio in a whole new way—with the release of our Black Eyed Susan and Vintage Americana Starburst Barn Quilt Kits in a sweet and paintable 12" size! These kits are inspired by the larger barn quilts you've seen hanging in gardens, on porches, and across barns from coast to coast. Now, they’re reimagined for your hands and heart, ready to be painted in a single afternoon. Each kit includes everything you need to bring these stars to life—   ✨ A hand-cut 12" Farmhouse Planked Board 🎨 Prairie Paints in custom colors for each design 🖌️ A...

Some symbols are chosen. Others choose us.   In 1838, John J. Lyke bought a piece of land covered in tall purple thistles after his blind father-in-law declared, “Any land that can grow thistles this big is good land.” That land became the Lyke Homestead in Steuben County, NY—a place where generations lived, farmed, and passed down a legacy of strength. The Thistle Place Barn Quilt was created to honor that story. It’s more than a design—it’s our family crest. Each room in the original farmhouse, and in my Utah home, has a carved or painted thistle—a quiet reminder that no matter where we...