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Talara Parrish
- Feb 6
- 1 min
Let's Ship!
Now that you have taken the order, got it painted and committed to shipping, what is the best method? In this video I explain why I only...
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Talara Parrish
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
Odd Grid Size? Let's Burn Brain Cells
Yes, that is exactly what I feel like I am accomplishing when I first started trying to calculate a pattern that had an odd size grid. I...
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Talara Parrish
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Problem Solving - Starts with ?????
I see many post in social media asking for advice for what went wrong? So many people jump in and start giving advice on post in the...
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Talara Parrish
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Oct 17, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Circles - Drawing, Taping and Yoga
II have made several post on patterns that involve drawing and taping circles but this one is how you tackle an 8 x 8 that is made up of...
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Talara Parrish
- Oct 2, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Jul 24, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
Start to Finish - Paint your own BQ steps....
Start to Finish Barn Quilt Steps
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Talara Parrish
- Jun 11, 2022
- 2 min
Amazon - Yes!
Amazon has taken over our shopping habits for most of us. Since I live in a very rural area, it seems it is the only place I make...
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Talara Parrish
- Jun 9, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- May 23, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
Lights, Camera, Snap!
Taking pictures of a barn quilt is the most daunting part of my process. I am a horrible picture taker. My daughter, Tiffany,...
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Talara Parrish
- Jan 22, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Jan 16, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Talara Parrish
- Dec 20, 2021
- 2 min
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,...
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