Tweetle Dee Blog — barn quilt

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...

At the heart of the stars lies a story—and the Bellatrix Star is one that speaks to the mystery, strength, and duality within every woman. Bellatrix, meaning Dark Queen in Gaelic, is a name steeped in ancient wisdom and fierce beauty. This newest addition to our barn quilt collection was created as a tribute to the sacred balance we carry inside us—the light that leads and the shadows that ground. It’s a reminder that our full selves are worthy of celebration. The bright moments, the quiet struggles, the radiant hope, the fierce resilience—they all belong. Painted in bold, contrasting tones...

Every path we take in life is guided by choices—some small, some monumental—all leading us toward growth, discovery, and purpose. Our newest barn quilt, the Voyager Compass, is a tribute to these journeys, honoring the simple yet profound directions we choose to follow. Inspired by traditional compass rose designs, the Voyager Compass Barn Quilt features bold, geometric points that radiate from a central circle—a reflection of the steady center we each carry within us. Whether displayed as a focal piece in your home or a guiding symbol on an exterior barn or porch, this design invites you to embrace both adventure and homecoming....