Quilters' Palette

Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book is a must have!

Disclaimer:
Some of the links above are affiliate links.
This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase

Studio Tour

I decided to do a video today. It was just faster than taking a bunch of pictures
and writing about them. ;)

I should note, I misspoke when I was talking about the finishing of the back of
the board. Should be "once it's painted with the two coats of exterior paint,
nothing more needs to be done to the back."

Spring is here and it's time to get busy painting!

I don't about you, but I am so over winter! Glad to see some melting going on and warmer temperatures in the forecast.

April to June are also shaping up to be very busy months for quilt shows. I will be attending several as a vendor. If you just want to drop by to say hi or to stock up on some paint and supplies, here is where you will find me.

April 14 -15 Sylvan Lake Quilters Guild 2023 Quilt Show

April 29 Millarville Spring Market

May 12 - 13 Central Alberta Quilters' Guild Sew Grateful

May 27 - 28 Heritage Park Festival of Quilts

June 16 - 17 Lethbridge Festival of Quilts

June 23 - 24 Battle River Quilters' Guild Quilted Treasures

This year I've expanded the number of blocks students can choose from to over 55! ! On Facebook you can find an album showcasing a number of finished BQs from students.

Check out the Artwork Here!

If your guild, fabric shop or just a group of friends would like to have a class; just drop me a note or give me a call. I still have quite a few dates open for the summer and fall.

I will leave you with this final note. All four of these barn quilts are from the same block pattern. I just love everyone's creativity.

Happy painting and quilting!!

Registration Now Open!!

Hello everyone, hope you are having a great winter. I've been busy quilting, and planning the upcoming painting season.
As many of you know I will be teaching at Quilt Canada this year, which is being hosted in Edmonton. If you are a Canadian Quilters Association member you can register starting today until March 5th, to get early bird discount rate.
Non-member registration opens March 6th.
My session is on the final day, Saturday, June 22nd. In class everyone will be painting a pre-drawn Loves' Blossom design. You will have choice of colors.

If attending Quilt Canada isn't in the cards for you this year, I do have other classes coming up in March and April. Go to the "Classes" tab to check them out. I also still have some open dates available for classes. If you are interested reach out to me or have your guild or local shop drop me a note for further details.

Happy quilting,

Jane

Start the Car!!

Call your bestie (or 2 or 3) and book your Barn Quilt Painting Retreat!

Includes a two-night stay at Galloway Nest and a full “Introduction to Barn Quilt Painting” class in Quilters’ Palette studio.

Galloway Nest is a private suite in the lower section of our home, situated in Priddis, Alberta. It has a kitchenette, a queen bed, and a double pullout couch.

The suite has its own heating/cooling, there are no shared spaces with our residence.

It’s just steps away from Quilters’ Palette studio.

Barn quilt painting class includes everything you need and takes you from start to finish – and you each go home with a wonderful 2 feet X 2 feet barn quilt. Click image for more pictures.

2 guests $ 489.99

3 guests $ 544.99

4 guests $ 599.99

Retreats can only be booked directly with Jane, click to email.

Retreat does not include meals, suite has a kitchenette

and there are local eateries.

Need more info on classes? I will email you a detail sheet.

Prices include GST and Alberta Tourism Levy.

How to grid a barn quilt; no measuring or math involved. Part 1

In case you missed my recent newsletter, here's the video that was included.

Items mentioned in video.

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Alvin Transparent Edge T-Square, 24" https://amzn.to/3TopdGs (Amazon Canada)

Gridding barn quilt board without measuring and no math. Part 2

This is a follow up to my earlier video on gridding a barn quilt board with 16 or 64 squares. This one covers how to add a border, how to place on a diagonal and how to draw other sized grids.

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Amazon Canada 30” aluminum T-square https://amzn.to/4c6bATF

Amazon Canada Alvin Transparent Edge T-Square, 24" https://amzn.to/3wEYQTz

Amazon Canada Equidistant Measuring Tool https://amzn.to/48YLhfp

Amazon US Equidistant Measuring Tool https://amzn.to/3TCtnud

Amazon US 30” aluminum T-square https://amzn.to/43ndD1m

Amazon US Alvin Transparent Edge T-Square, 24" https://amzn.to/43mJDTr

Quilt Canada 2024 Show & Tell

The pictures posted below go along with this videos slideshow.

Hello to Our Friends and Neighbours in the USA!!

I've noticed a marked increase in purchases and followers from the United States, thus I'm bringing in a couple changes. #1 - You can now browse the shop in US dollars. Simply toggle the currency drop down at the top of each page, to USD. Prices will then display in US dollars. It doesn't change any "static" pictures that might have the price on them. When you get to the check out prices do revert back to CDN. You will still pay in USD as your credit card or PayPal will be processed at the current exchange rate.

#2 - I often share Amazon Affiliate links, but they go to .ca rather than .com. I will keep a running list here so they are easier to find.

#3- Everyone one has been asking for a kit like what my class participants use.

It's now available and with even more choices!

Choice of board size, choice of one or two sides primed (or no priming), full tool kit, and choice of four 1-oz paints. Click here to shop

Thank you for your support. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions! Happy Painting, Jane

Crayola Washable Markers (for gridding) https://amzn.to/3YGWpM3

Bullseye Compass (for Love's Blossom) https://amzn.to/3UwTser

Roto tape compass (for larger circles) https://amzn.to/3YPnBbh

OLFA 6" X 24" quilting ruler with centre angles https://amzn.to/40ohxYI

Equidistant Measuring Tool https://amzn.to/3C0JJqt

Quilt Builder Card Decks

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Deck Three https://amzn.to/4ekWGc9

Christmas Set https://amzn.to/3NFntVD

Half Square Triangle Design Set https://amzn.to/3YDQvLA

Full disclosure, I do earn a very small commission on completed sales. Here are my affiliate earnings thus far. I should get my first $10.00 cheque in mid 2025 (LOL)

Quilters' Palette

Spring is Here!

Fresh inspiration, new faces, and exciting events ahead

Meet Melanie – New Certified Instructor!

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Quilt Canada 2026

Links from the book "How to Paint a Barn Quilt"

Recommended Products

Directory of recommended products.Note that there are Canadian and US links to get you to the right spot quicker.