Julie Sefton’s passion for barns and her love of being involved in the entire process of a quilt from beginning to end inspired her to do a quilt based version of See Rock City and write the book, Build-A-Barn, about the process she used to make the quilt. From this book, the Secret Society of Barn Builders was created and is an international group of quilters who tested the process by creating their own original free pieced barns. Their unique quilts are featured in this fun exhibit.
Be sure to check out all the barns at
QuiltWeek – Chattanooga, TN September 14-17, 2016
and
QuiltWeek – Des Moines, IA October 5 – 8, 2016
Secret Society of Barn Builders Members & Exhibitors includes:
See Rock City, Seasonal Sampler, & Flying Lessons by Julie Sefton
The Brave Chicken by Cherie Moore
Make Life Simple by Julie Post
Crow Morning & Windy Field by Glenda Parks
If This Barn Could Talk by Belinda Noel
The Henniker Barn & Pig Farm Barn by Lynne Tyler
Rose Bay Barn & The Purple Post Ranch by Valerie Levy
Round Barn at Ojo by Hilda Bakke
just-Spring by Katherine R. French
The Barn in Back by Cathy Labath
Back of the Back 40 by Brenda Suderman
Tobacco Shed by Heidi Burkhardt
Bonnie’s Barn by Nancy M. Stevens
Note: All quilts quilted by Chris Ballard
When and where will Julie Sefton’s book be available to buy?
You can buy it now on Amazon. ?
Hi Theresa! Julie’s book released in March and is available for purchase at shopAQS.com. If you click the link for the book title or the See Rock City quilt, it will take you to the book page on the shop site. Book will also be available for purchase at both shows. Thanks, Betsey
Love them! A true inspiration from a farmer’s daughter! I quilt and I needed a new subject idea. This is a great idea.
Love the barns! Bright and imaginative. Would you explain the reference to, See Rock City, above. Just curious because I have been there. Can’t wait for the book.
Hi Janet, We asked Julie Sefton about the Rock City connection and here is her response: “My quilt had barns and my barns had signage which triggered the connection with Rock City’s advertising signage. I chose the name See Rock City for my quilt as a nod to Rock City’s well-known barn-painting advertising campaign slogan – but otherwise, there is no actual connection to Rock City itself.” ~ Sylvia Thomas, AQS Social Media Manager