Quilted Barn Application Form

How to create Barn Square

Paint the quilt pattern on exterior grade plywood, ¾" AA or AC, meaning that it is finished barn square on one or both sides. Use two 4 foot x 8 foot sheets. Prime the plywood with two coats of paint, with four coats on the edge. For final painting use a high quality semi-gloss exterior oil paint. Quilt pattern samples shown are suggestions only. Participants may select their own design.

The easiest way to apply a pattern for the 8' x 8' quilt is to create a 3 inch border all the way around. This will leave 7 ½ feet for the pattern. Print out a 7 ½" line drawing. Then use a scale of 1 inch=1 foot to transfer the pattern to wood.

Name: *

Email Address: *

Barn Address: *

Phone Number: *

Quilt Pattern:: *

Optional

How long has the farm been in the family?:

Who bought the farm and when?:

When was the barn built?:

What was the barn’s original function?:

Of what materials was the barn constructed?:

Does the architecture of the barn relate any other information?:

Type of building if not a barn (corncrib, machine shed, etc.):

As the owner of this property, I understand that I am responsible for installing the finished artwork and maintaining it. : *

I Agree

I Do Not Agree

I understand that quilted barns may be featured in tourism brochures.: *

I Agree

I Do Not Agree

Math question: * 4 + 0 =

Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4.

Quilted Barn Application

Information supplied by this application will be housed at the McHenry County Historical Society Museum and kept as a historical record. Information may also be used in the creation of self-guided maps of this county's quilted barn sites.

Barn owner criteria and eligibility information:

McHenry County barn owners interested in being part of the Quilt Barn Project should complete and submit the form. Include photo of completed Barn Quilt Square.

The barn should be visible without obstruction of trees, crops, or other buildings during all seasons.

The quilt block must be visible from two directions.

The barn should be a stable, permanent building large enough to frame the quilt square appropriately.

Quilt blocks are generally 8’ x 8’ or 4' x 4.'

The structure must be located along a road, either hard-surface or gravel, that is well-maintained during all seasons.

No labeling or advertising will be permitted on the structure.

Quilt installation is the responsibility of the owner.

The McHenry County sign ordinance does not permit painting a Barn Quilt design directly on the barn nor does it allow for any signage.

MCHS website links

Quilted Barn Registration PDF

McHenry County
Historical Society

Barn Program Links

How to create Barn Square

Quilted Barn Blocks

Quilted Barn Application