Submitted by Norma Bouzek
As previously stated “Threads & Colours” is an innovative and community-driven project that unites quilters and visual artists in a shared exploration of craft, history, and creativity. The project is bringing together quilters, who design intricate quilt squares, and artists, who reinterpret these designs into large-scale barn quilts painted on public structures.
“Threads & Colours” will provide educational opportunities through workshops and storytelling, where participants can explore the history of quilting, learn about barn quilt painting techniques, and share personal or local stories through design. The lasting impact of this project—both in terms of its cultural significance and its physical presence in the community—ensures that it will be remembered as a testament to creativity, collaboration, and community pride.
This collaborative project is currently in progress, the quilters have already created a number of quilt blocks, and now the artists in our region are starting to paint the barn board quilts of those same blocks. We welcome input and assistance from anyone in our region.
If you would like a barn board quilt or would like to participate, please contact Norma at 778-212-2397.
Let’s make a barn board quilt trail for the Monashee region.
