Tweetle Dee Blog — barn quilts

There is a quiet rhythm to the meadow this time of year.  Grasses bend in the wind, not resisting…just moving with what comes.  The light stretches longer across the field, and everything feels softened at the edges.  This is where we created the Wings Over the Meadow Barn Quilt. 

The Cathedral Window Barn Quilt is one of the most meaningful designs in the Moonbeams & Cabin Dreams Collection, a series inspired by the stories of my ancestors who homesteaded the Nebraska prairie in the early 1900s. This barn quilt is a tribute to faith, family, and the places that hold our memories.     The color palette was inspired by a stained glass window dedicated to my grandmother Mildred and grandfather Alvaro in the Howard Community Church in New York. The rich reds, greens, golds, and soft tones reflect the way light filters through glass—carrying both beauty and reverence. My family’s journey took...

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. ❤️💚