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No Sew Porch Quilt DIY

No Sew Porch Quilt DIY

The fall weather makes me think of cozying up under a warm quilt with a cup of hot chocolate, am I alone in that thought? Of course I also think of having a quilt laid out in the grass to watcha soccer game or have a picnic. Quilts really have so many uses. I am so fortunate to a have a few quilts my husband’s grandmother made, they are so wonderful. Of course with family heirlooms like that you don’t want to eat Cheetos and Kool Aid field side or hang them out on in the sun to fade like a porch quilt might do. Don't ruin the family heirloom, make this easy DIY no sew porch quilt to hang outside.This little project comes to you today alongside some other DIY crafts for fall, at the bottom you will see some other ideas that might just get your crafting to do list cram packed! Be sure to take a peek! I decided to take my current infatuation with stencils and make my very own no-sew porch quilt. Heavens knows my grandkids will never have a hand sewn quilt from me. From my mom yes, me, no way! But I can put some paint down.     Don't ruin the family heirloom, make this easy DIY no sew porch quilt to hang outside.

I started out with these precious quilt stencils from Knick of Time’s Vintage Sign Stencils and part of a drop cloth. I measured the space I wanted to fill on my front porch and cut the drop cloth to fit. It has a giant seam down the side and I didn’t even hem the edges. I thought the frayed, worn look adds to the age. My mom will not believe I didn’t hem the edges. lol. Y’all a drop cloth is my answer to everything! They are fabulous!!!! Hey – quick sidebar…if you like this project and want to see more creative and budget friendly ideas then stick around! Join my friends and I will shoot you a quick e-mail when new projects are out! Don't ruin the family heirloom, make this easy DIY no sew porch quilt to hang outside.Next I measured the width of the stencils and did some math to see how many would fit across each way. Whatever odd amount was left is what I used to make up the frame. I taped the frame off with Frog Tape. Favorite new trick: run a damp rag down the edge of the tape to seal the edge. Only Frog tape has a special formula that does this, it really makes a difference! (here are some more project ideas to make with FrogTape.) I used black chalk paint and a large paint brush. The cloth takes up a good amount of paint, but the whole project only took me a 16 oz. jar of paint. Don't ruin the family heirloom, make this easy DIY no sew porch quilt to hang outside.This project lingered over a few days, I would finish one section and do the next later in the day or the following day. After the frame dried I worked my way on, careful to measure and re-measure before I started each new row. You can see the pattern is one I made up based on a format that used the size of the stencils best. I know there are popular quilt patterns you can follow, but I don’t sew, so I made it up as I went! For the stencils I used a large paint brush, always be careful to dab the paint and try not to push the paint under your stencil, paint toward the inside not outward. (if you need some more stencil tips go here) Keep going a layer in until you are complete. Don't ruin the family heirloom, make this easy DIY no sew porch quilt to hang outside.This DIY porch quilt would look good as a wall hanging and would be cute at a soccer game, it is easy enough to wash for sure! From the street this looks like a real quilt hanging on my porch and it ushers in fall with the promise of a cozy cuddle over at my house! You can see the rest of my fall home here. Where would you hang a no sew quilt like this? Have you ever seen or painted a barn quilt? I love those, but have no barn! I would love to see yours! Don't ruin the family heirloom, make this easy DIY no sew porch quilt to hang outside.

DIY Porch Quilt Supply List:

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Quilt Stencils

Drop Cloth

Chalk Paint

Frog Tape

Paint Brush or a small sponge brush paint roller

You can gather some other creative DIY ideas for fall when you visit my friends here, ENJOY:

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  1. Amanda says

    October 3, 2017 at 5:41 AM

    This is too cute, Kim! This would be so cute inside this winter as well. Now my wheels are turning for my guest bedroom. Love it 🙂

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:20 PM

      thanks Amanda – I would love to bring it in too!

      Reply
    • Mattie Diane Munson says

      August 28, 2018 at 6:40 AM

      Where do you buy the drop cloth ? I don’t think you mentioned that + does it come indifferent colors ? I don’t think so , so if I wanted to use the after painted product ad a rug what would I seal it with ? Thanks

      Reply
      • Kim at Hunt and Host says

        August 28, 2018 at 9:10 AM

        I forgot to add that to the supply list – I added it now, but here is a link for you : https://amzn.to/2BVMfyG. The drop cloth is a standard color, but you can dye it if you like! Not sure you need to seal with anything The paint stays on and is washable. If you want to use as a rug make sure you use the heaviest duty drop cloth you can find because it may be to flimsy otherwise, sounds adorable though! great idea!

        Reply
  2. Lisa says

    October 3, 2017 at 6:09 AM

    Wow! It looks fabulous! Keep up the wonderful work you do!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:20 PM

      thanks so much Lisa!!

      Reply
  3. christykjames says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    You are so smart! From afar totally looks like the real deal! XO

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:20 PM

      I love pulling in my driveway now 🙂

      Reply
  4. Roxanne says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    This quilt came out so beautiful, and I love your porch!!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:21 PM

      Thanks Roxanne!

      Reply
  5. Lisa says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:44 AM

    What a great idea!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:21 PM

      Thanks so much, I don’t sew like you 😉

      Reply
  6. Lindsay Eidahl says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:08 AM

    WHOA! This is amazing! I love how it turned out!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:22 PM

      thank you, it was a fun project!!!

      Reply
    • gideongroveumc says

      August 28, 2018 at 11:20 AM

      LOVE, LOVE this idea ! thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Kim at Hunt and Host says

        August 28, 2018 at 6:22 PM

        so glad you like it, thank you for stopping by, come back soon!

        Reply
  7. Michele @ Thistledown Domestic Creations says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    This is such a stunning addition to your porch! I’m pinning this for future reference! We are going to be building our farmhouse next year and we will have a porch the entire length of the front of the house and this will be perfect!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:22 PM

      This would be so great for you, can’t wait to see you house!!

      Reply
  8. Deb, Seeking Lavender Lane says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    Okay, seriously kim this is awesome!!!! I love it!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:23 PM

      Thanks Deb, so glad you like it!!

      Reply
  9. Amanda Lake says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    I love it. Great for outside use. Pretty and practical.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:23 PM

      I loved the practical part, I would hate to ruin a real deal quilt!

      Reply
  10. Connie Kostak says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:54 AM

    This is awesome!! I love it.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:23 PM

      Thank you Connie!

      Reply
  11. Heather Bowling says

    October 3, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    I love it!! I always leave you’re house thinking I’m going to be so crafty!! Only time will tell!!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:24 PM

      you are crafty!!! Loved seeing you this weekend, miss you already!

      Reply
  12. Louise says

    October 3, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    Love that it looks like a sewn quilt from a distance!!! Beautiful idea!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:25 PM

      It honestly looks real from the street! Haha, I am such the jokester 🙂

      Reply
  13. Sherry in Texas says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:53 PM

    Oh I love this. Very smart! I would love to make one. Thanks for sharing this!
    i would like to invite you back over to the Fabulous Party over at
    Our Holiday Journey. Here this weeks link:
    http://ourholidayjourney.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-fabulous-party-simple-rules-linky.html

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:25 PM

      So glad you enjoyed the quilt, thank you for the invite

      Reply
  14. barbgarrettnc says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:54 PM

    Oh my goodness Miss Smarty this is brilliant!!!! It looks like an actual quilt and I love how much it pops from the road. So pretty with all of your Fall porch lovelies. xxoo

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:32 PM

      lol, thanks Barb! It was so simple too!

      Reply
  15. Treva says

    October 3, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    That quilt is so neat! I love it! It looks great on your gray brick!
    A question, where do you get your drop cloths? Do you order them? Do you like a certain brand? Every time I look for them, they only have a plastic type.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:33 PM

      Thank you and I almost always get mine at Lowe’s! I usually get the medium duty one, you can order them online or grab them in the store, best fabric ever! Mind you it is NOT perfect, but that’s why I love it even more!

      Reply
  16. Angie Chavez at Knick of Time says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:52 PM

    I am just blown away by this idea and just wish I would have thought of it first! 🙂
    Pinned multiple times!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:33 PM

      Thank you so much for sharing and for your awesome stencils!!!

      Reply
  17. Emilou says

    October 4, 2017 at 12:02 AM

    Hi Kim, I am in awe!! I do quilt and it sure looks real to me. Oops it is real, a painted quilt!!!! I have never worked with a dropcloth and you make it look so easy. Thank you so much for sharing such a super idea. Blessings and hugs.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:34 PM

      lol- yes I guess it is “real” just not what people think of! Dropcloth is a great way to get a bunch of fabric for not a bunch of money, it is very forgiving and has charater off the bat!

      Reply
  18. blissranch says

    October 17, 2017 at 7:16 AM

    Stopping in to answer the age old question ghetto or fabulous. How about fantabughetto?

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 17, 2017 at 9:01 AM

      bwaahaaa, I LOVE this, my new favorite word and might just describe me to a T!

      Reply
  19. VICKI YAWN ANDREWS says

    December 31, 2017 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful! Not sure if you are familiar with barn quilts and the barn quilt trails all over the country. This reminds me of them…a different take. Very nice!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 5, 2018 at 9:46 AM

      I have heard of them, but never really driven through that part of the country, I would love to though. thanks a bunch!

      Reply
  20. foresidegal@hotmail.com says

    August 28, 2018 at 8:38 AM

    This would also look nice done on a piece of wood using other quilt designs of your choice….

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 28, 2018 at 9:10 AM

      absolutely – I love it as a big barn quilt, wouldn’t that be awesome!?

      Reply
  21. Karen Cadden says

    July 13, 2020 at 8:34 PM

    Hi Kim, I love this idea. I do sew and make quilts, but this is a great way to decorate without putting a real quilt out in the weather to get ruined. Which size stencils did you use from Knick of time- small or large? Thanks so much for the practical things and those near and dear to your heart!
    Blessings!!

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    • Kim at Salvaged Living says

      July 15, 2020 at 3:31 PM

      I used the large stencils and I have loved and used this quilt so much over the last few years!!!

      Reply
  22. Karen Cadden says

    July 15, 2020 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks for the input! It is going on my “To Do” list. I love the stencils at Knick of time.

    Reply

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