Barn quilts carry the heartfelt tradition of paying homage to a lost loved one. Now, you can incorporate this charming lore inside your home, rather than outside of it! Painting Classic Barn Quilts is a complete guide to the entire process of making and painting both traditional and non-traditional barn quilts. With 12 step-by-step projects and easy-to-follow instructions on how to prep, design, and paint on wood surfaces, see how you can incorporate these meaningful pieces with modern style in and around your home. Also included is an overview on the history of barn quilts, creative ideas to make home décor accents inspired by barn quilt techniques, and an additional section on barn quilt patterns that can easily be adapted to fabric blocks. Author Abby Hicks is the designer and owner behind Tweetle Dee Design Co. that sells vintage-style barn quilts, home décor, furniture, accessories, patterns, and supplies. She holds creative workshops and has recently launched her own paint line, Prairie Paint Collection.