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Products, Tools, & Supplies
I am constantly asked about what I use and where to resource these items. So I decided to make available all this in one place. I sort...

Talara Parrish
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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Close Up- Can you do it?
What makes the difference in techniques of an experienced Barn Quilt Artist verse someone starting out? What do you look for in choosing...

Talara Parrish
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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Sealer Issues - Here is some tips!
Several are having issues with their sealer caking up or being cloudy. I hope this quick video helps and I needed to give some details...

Talara Parrish
Oct 18, 20221 min read
1,117 views
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Exterior Paint? Sealer? Plywood? Oh Crap - Wish I'd Known & Followed Advice!
Yes, I get asked this on a daily bases. Yes, I can get to the root of your issue. Yes, plywood is an poor surface to use. Yes, you can...

Talara Parrish
Oct 17, 20224 min read
1,411 views
10 comments


Prepping AC - It's a Quicky
Many have asked for this video tutorial and I took a few moments to record this morning. It is pretty self explanatory so not much to...

Talara Parrish
Oct 2, 20221 min read
1,125 views
27 comments


Paint Brushes 101
If you are a quilter or anyone that sews, you know the threat that comes with anyone that touches your scissors. And no, Sophia, a...

Talara Parrish
Aug 27, 20222 min read
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12 comments


Tape Not Sticking & Nail File
What in the world does a nail file have to do with tape no sticking? Nothing at all but it how a nail file (Emory board) can come in...

Talara Parrish
Aug 12, 20222 min read
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Just Jerk It Off ----Never!
That is our first instinct when it comes to removing tape. And how was that for a catchy title....lol. Bet some of those minds went...

Talara Parrish
Jul 24, 20221 min read
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Floetrol - Paint Additive
I filmed this short video sometime ago and I guess I never uploaded it. Did realize that until someone asked "what is Floetrol". I went...

Talara Parrish
Jun 24, 20222 min read
729 views
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Start to Finish - Paint your own BQ steps....
Start to Finish Barn Quilt Steps

Talara Parrish
Jun 15, 20222 min read
4,227 views
13 comments


Taping Tips - Everyone loves a short cut....
Hey everyone, I know your used too my Weezer however, Its Sophia! We have seen a few people who tapped off there BQ by taping off one...

Talara Parrish
Jun 9, 20221 min read
882 views
6 comments


MDO? AC? Plywood?
There are these options for the surface to paint your BQ on. Which is the best to use? How do you prepare each surface? Which last the...

Talara Parrish
May 23, 20224 min read
1,462 views
11 comments


Sharp Points & Grey Primer
This video is about killing two birds with one stone. Answering two often asked questions. 1) how do you get sharp points, especially...

Talara Parrish
Jan 22, 20221 min read
818 views
12 comments


Up, Down, Up, Down - Gets so old...
Picking up a roll of tape that is. Made you wonder with that title...lol. Like many of us, the tape fairy should show up and just do...

Talara Parrish
Jan 16, 20222 min read
426 views
16 comments


Why Prime? Starting Right 101
Priming your work surface is one of the most important steps you can take in having a great outcome on your Barn Quilt project,...

Talara Parrish
Dec 20, 20212 min read
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Yes! I cried! - Lesson Learned ....
So here we go, done this 500 thousand times before, go to apply the sealer and my perfect cow......streaked and bled all across the...

Talara Parrish
Dec 1, 20214 min read
481 views
3 comments


Finish It Out - Don't take a short cut you will regret!
How to apply caulk and trim out a BQ

Talara Parrish
Jul 25, 20212 min read
588 views
2 comments


Stars & Silhouettes - How to
Learn how to do images such as animal silhouettes, letters, and even those fun stars on patriotic patterns.

Talara Parrish
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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Finish that Barn Quilt Out!
Learn how and why it is important to trim or frame in your Barn Quilts. Helpful video and picture of aged BQ that was not finished out.

Talara Parrish
May 16, 20212 min read
443 views
6 comments


It's Never Too Big!
What is the most common complaint I hear from customers? How do you decide what size is the right size? Why if it was a man thing, is...

Talara Parrish
Mar 20, 20213 min read
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