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Bubbles in my Sealer
I think I solved the issue for you if you have experienced this.

Talara Parrish
Jun 17, 20241 min read


How do I price my work?
I calculate my cost from design images to time it is done, all materials and paints. My creative talent is worth something, just as a...

Talara Parrish
May 15, 20233 min read


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...

Talara Parrish
Feb 6, 20231 min read


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...

Talara Parrish
Nov 9, 20221 min read


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


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...

Talara Parrish
Oct 31, 20222 min read


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


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


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...

Talara Parrish
Oct 4, 20222 min read


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


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


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


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


Start to Finish - Paint your own BQ steps....
Start to Finish Barn Quilt Steps

Talara Parrish
Jun 15, 20222 min read


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...

Talara Parrish
Jun 11, 20222 min read


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


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


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,...

Talara Parrish
Mar 29, 20222 min read


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


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
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