The Art Barn at MeadowSweet Farm

12/09/2024

Meet Wagon Wheel. This beautiful pattern by Denyse Schmidt will be used to teach one of the curved piecing classes in 2025! I’ll post here when the website is updated & ready.

09/29/2024

I’m working on a couple of Class samples for next summer- Wagon Wheel will be our curved piecing class, & all of the squares are the beginning of the “Indian Summer Table Runner” . Check back for more info- or check out the website to sign up for emails.

09/20/2024

https://bigforkeagle.com/news/2024/sep/18/quilted-journey-bigfork-makers-work-to-be-featured-in-think-modern-montana/

If you’re in the Kalispell area this weekend- come meet me at the Flathead Quilt Guild Show!
Friday & Saturday at the Fairgrounds 🤎

Merrie Ford’s quilting journey started in eighth grade sewing class in Kalispell. Now, after moving around the country and picking up different skills and styles along the way, she has returned to the Flathead to start her own studio, theArtBarnMT, in Bigfork.

09/02/2024

We had a nice open house, a couple of events and a couple of classes- but things will really kick off next Spring with a full slate! Watch for beginner sewing, intro to Quilting, curved piecing, fabric collage and TWO week-long sessions of “Quilting on the Farm”. Hop over to our website if you want to sign up for the email list.
Our fabulous new sign is by the Cozy Grain in Fort Collins, CO. 🤎

01/21/2024

Progress continues- kitchen tile going up (love the Quilty-looking stars!), mirrors in bathroom, and desks are assembled for sewing & other creative endeavors. We have our eyes on a June opening.

08/30/2023

We’ve been working on the interior- repurposed double doors lead from guest space to hall/ bath.
Stained glass window that used to be in the house lets some light into the hall, & shower tile is up!

08/01/2023

Board & batten siding almost finished on the East end, & tonight- exterior lights!

07/23/2023

We had a lot of infrastructure to get in this year- water lines, electric, etc., which took longer than we planned. But we are finally to Sheetrock & getting ready to paint.

04/30/2023

Work continues on The Art Barn at MeadowSweet Farm summer of 2023. We look forward to bringing you updates & planning creative gatherings for this Maker Space!
I had so much fun painting Barn Quilt Blocks again & hope to host a workshop in August.

09/29/2022

The Art Barn is getting ready for Winter- new roof & siding! The interior renovation will continue in the Spring!

08/30/2022

The Art Barn at MeadowSweet Farm is scheduled to open late summer or early fall of 2023, in Bigfork, MT. We will offer scheduled classes for Quilting, Sewing and Fabric Collage with a focus on Nature & projects that reflect the history or beauty of the area. In addition, the space may be rented for art classes, day retreats or private group lessons. We are also working on plans for Seasonal week-long retreats with guest teachers and a variety of classes. We would love for you to follow along for progress & updates!