Tweetle Dee Blog — barn quilts

There is something deeply comforting about a star. Across cultures and generations, stars have marked homes, guided travelers, and quietly reminded us where the center is. The Dutch Girl Star was born from that feeling, a desire to paint something joyful and steady, rooted in folk tradition yet bright enough to feel alive in the present moment. This design takes its name and spirit from old-world European folk art.  The painted cupboards, hex signs, quilts, and hand worked details that filled farmhouses with color and meaning. These were not decorations made for trends. They were painted to bless a home, to bring...

There’s something special about the quiet hours of the morning—when the house is still, the light is soft, and the day feels full of possibility before it even begins. The Morning Star Barn Quilt was born from that moment.

This design is a celebration of new beginnings and steady hope. The Morning Star has long been a symbol of guidance and renewal, and I loved the idea of creating a piece that feels like an invitation to begin again—calmly, gently, and with intention.

A bright little quartet of holiday cheer — painted in cranberry red and evergreen, framed in cedar, and inspired by the simple magic of winter mornings on the farm. ❄️🌿

This new barn quilt is now in the shop as a painted piece, DIY kit, and pattern… just in time to deck your walls, mantels, and porches with something handmade and merry. ❤️💚

There are a handful of products that make their way into the hearts of our customers year after year, and our Barn Quilt Block Sets are certainly one of them. For a long while they were unavailable as we grew our shop and expanded our collections — but the messages continued to come in: “Are the blocks coming back?” “Do you still make the little quilt puzzles?”

Today, we are thrilled to say…
✨ Yes! They’re back — and better than ever. ✨

Our new Molasses Crinkle Barn Quilt was inspired by that feeling — the cozy, golden hues of sugar and spice baked into the heart of a winter’s day. Painted in four of our newest Prairie Paint colors — Molasses Crinkle, Gingerbread, Mocha Latte, and Browned Butter — this design captures the rustic warmth of a kitchen in full holiday bloom. Each tone was mixed to echo the soft browns and golden edges of a favorite cookie fresh from the oven.