Round Barn Quilt Table

Barn Quilt

At the moment my wood scrap heap is getting too big, so I needed to thin it out.  Barn quilts are a great project to make to use up your scraps.  I had an old round table that I was given and thought it would be good to try a round barn quilt table. I had to add this picture of my new puppies posing for the camera, they are just too cute.

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I am very lucky because my awesome Son works for a builder, so I get all of my wood for free. He brings home all the wood leftover from the job site, that would otherwise end up in the skip.  The wood is not in the greatest shape, but with a little work, it is almost as good as new.

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If you have not made a barn quilt yet this small barn quilt is a good place to start.

How to make a round barn quilt table

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Barn Quit Table base

I used this old outdoor table that I was given for free as the base for my table. It had seen better days, but the structure was still good.

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The main wood I used for this project was old bed slats.  I did not have enough to do the whole project and did have to add some different wood to fill in the gaps. But once stained it just added to the effect.

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Cleaning the wood

If you are lucky enough to have a wood planer this is the best way to clean up your wood fast.  A few passes through the wood planer and your wood is as good as new and all the same thickness.  I would highly recommend that you prepare extra wood from the start, in case you run out.  To have all your wood the same thickness is important when making a table because you want your surface to be flat, so glasses do not tip over.

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Once all the wood has been put through the planer you can now sand the surface smooth.  I tip I pick up, is that it is a good idea to sand both sides of your wood.  Because of the angles, you do have to flip them at times to fit.  This will save time later.

Cutting your wood

The size you cut your wood will depend on the design you want to create.  For a table I would recommend cutting longer and thicker pieces, this will make it easier to keep the surface flat. I cut some of the pieces in half using a table saw. Different sizes will create a more interesting pattern.

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Next, you can cut some of the wood into smaller sizes.  At this stage, I only cut a few at a time while I worked out the design I want to create. You can cut the wood at any angle that you choose, but they must all be the same to fit together.  I like to do mine at 45 degrees. I used a mitre saw, but this can be done with a hand saw and mitre saw box.

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To keep all the wood the same size you can set up a stop block on your drop saw. Another tip is to make a mark in pencil on the saw fence in case you have to go back and cut more pieces.

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Once you have your wood cut you can start creating your design.

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Create your design

To keep your design straight you need to add guidelines to the table surface. Using a pencil, divide it into 12 “pizza Slices”.   These lines will be your guide when creating the design.   The easiest way to start your design is by putting two pieces together in an arrow shape.  You need four of these to start.  Using the lines to line them up.  You are not glueing the wood yet, we glue when we have created at least 80% of the design.

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You can make more arrows and add them to the design, as shown below. The width can be any size as long as the angle is the same, they will all slot in together.

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I kept moving my design around until I was happy with the pattern.  This is a basic design that should be easy to follow from the image below.

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The design will start to get a bit tricker as you come to the edges of the table because of the shape.  I left a handover at this stage until the whole design was complete. As careful as I was to keep the design straight, mine still went out a few millimetres at the end. To solve this, I had to cut the wood to the size of the gaps for the last few pieces.

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I also ran out of matching wood and had to use a different type to fill in the gaps.  This does not cause an issue but will add to the design in the end. It is a good idea to take a photo of your design before you start moving them for glueing, so you know how they go back together.

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Staining the wood

This is the fun part of the project, and the most creative.  Once you start adding the colours you will see the design come together. A good tip is to stain the sides of the wood as well. This will disguise any small gaps you may get.

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I used dark mahogany, cedar stain and left some wood plain.  Start in the middle and glue the wood to the table as you go along using the pencil lines as a guide.

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Glueing the barn quilt table

To glue the design, I used wood glue with a small amount of hot glue.  The hot glue will hold the wood in place while the wood glue dries, so you can continue.  You can still change the colour at this stage by flipping the wood over and staining the other side.  I did this a lot, and it helps that the wood is already sanded.

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Shaping the last pieces

To get the round curve on the barn quilt table each end piece must be cut to size.  Put the piece of wood in place and use a pencil and draw a pencil line on the bottom using the table shape as a guide.

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I am really rubbish at cutting straight with a jigsaw, so I cheated and used a benchtop sander.  I used the line as a guide and sanded away the excess. If you don’t have a benchtop sander you can use a hand sander.

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You have to repeat this step with every piece.  Please ignore the chaos in my workshop. lol

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How to add wood veneer tape

I did not like the sides showing the two layers so I added some wood veneer tape. I used an old iron; I would not recommend using your best one because you will get adhesive on the service.

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Cut the veneer to the length of the circle leaving a 1cm in case your get shrinkage.  I prefer to have an overhang at the top and the bottom so I know it will fit properly.   Next, hold the veneer tape in place and push the iron with no steam onto the veneer for a few seconds.  You repeat this step until you have added the tape to the whole table.

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I like to use a soft cloth and push the hot veneer onto the surface to make sure it sticks to the surface properly. To remove all the excess, you can use a sharp blade.

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To remove any sharp edges on the veneer tape I like to use a scouring pad.  This works well without damaging the stain.

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Sealing the barn quilt table

To protect the surface and to make the colours pop, I added 2 coats of oil-based varnish.

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I sanded and sealed the legs of the table to finish it off.

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When I decided to make this round barn quilt table, I never gave a thought to chairs. (these are from my dining set) And as it turns out no one wants to buy a table without chairs.

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So, I took the table apart and turned it into wall art to go in my lounge with my other barn quilts. It was heavy but luckily, I have a brick wall in my lounge. The barn quilt on the right was made using offcuts from the other two barn quilts.

Barn Quilt

More project ideas for you

This is another wall hanging made from recycled scrap wood.

Scrap wood wall hanging

If you want to be more adventurous this barn quilt headboard could be a great project.

Barn quilt headboard

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Step by step tutorial on how to make this stunning round barn quilt table.

How to make a round barn quilt wall art.

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47 Comments

  • Reply
    Michelle Leslie
    December 28, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    I am completely blown away by your talent, Anita. WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! Your tutorials are really easy to follow and all the tips your share will make it so easy for me to attempt something like this. Incredible.

    Oh and your fur babies are adorable <3

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      Anita Holland
      December 31, 2020 at 10:40 am

      Thank you so much Michelle, that is an awesome compliment. I agree my fur babies are just too adorable just naughty as hell. lol

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    Sara
    December 29, 2020 at 12:24 am

    Wow Anita! I LOVE how this looks hanging on the wall! I’ve always wanted to try this; I’m sure I’ll be back to re-read your tutorial!

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      Anita Holland
      December 31, 2020 at 10:40 am

      Thank you Sara, I think I prefer it as a wall hanging.

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    Helen Reynolds
    December 29, 2020 at 5:10 am

    Wow! That is amazing! Now I want a planner!

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      Anita Holland
      December 31, 2020 at 10:41 am

      Thank you so much Helen. You should get a planer they are amazing.

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    Helen Reynolds
    December 29, 2020 at 5:11 am

    …and a planer. LOL

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    Maria
    December 29, 2020 at 5:46 am

    I am blown away by your talent. Do you sell them?

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      Anita Holland
      December 31, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Thank you so much Maria. I don’t make them to sell. I get an idea and just make it, if I don’t want it for my house then I sell it. I don’t have the confidence to make to order.

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    Lauren Sparks
    December 29, 2020 at 7:00 am

    I am so impressed. That is gorgeous! Visiting you from the good random fun link up.

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    Dee | Grammy's Grid
    December 30, 2020 at 12:22 am

    Oh, WOW! How pretty is that? Thanks so much for linking up with me at the #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 20, open until January 26. Shared on social media.

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      Anita Holland
      December 31, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Thank you so much, I was super happy with the outcome.

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    Libbie@alifeunfolding
    December 30, 2020 at 1:09 am

    Anita!!!! This is simply stunning!!!!!!

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      Anita Holland
      December 31, 2020 at 10:44 am

      Thank you Libbie, that is so kind of you to say.

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    Meegan
    December 30, 2020 at 4:29 am

    I just love when you can make something from scraps or practically nothing. You most certainly have a beautiful talent of doing just that. The table and style are absolutely amazing. From the various wood colors to the pattern to the finished project-it is stunning!

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      Anita Holland
      December 31, 2020 at 10:45 am

      Thank you Meegan. Building from recycled makes the project more exciting for me.

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    Sew Crafty Crochet
    December 30, 2020 at 10:26 am

    This table is so beautiful! I love the design and the different color stains. Gorgeous!

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    Karen the next best thing to mummy
    December 30, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    I love this as it is so unique #alittlebitofeverything@_karendennis

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    Rebecca Payne
    December 31, 2020 at 1:59 am

    So Cute! Happy New Year!

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      Anita Holland
      December 31, 2020 at 10:45 am

      Thank you Rebecca, have a happy new year.

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    Jeanne
    December 31, 2020 at 3:13 am

    OMG, this is so beautiful! I have done quilting, and I know making “quilts” in wood is way harder than that! Women aren’t often encouraged to work in wood, nor do they typically have the right equipment and knowledge, so you are an inspiration as well!

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      Anita Holland
      December 31, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Thank you so much Jeanne, they look harder than they really are. I do think more women are starting to do woodwork now, and having the right tools makes it so much easier.

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    Julie
    January 3, 2021 at 4:15 am

    This is stunning, It’ll be one of the features at Handmade Monday this week 🙂

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    Annette, 3 Little Buttons
    January 4, 2021 at 1:34 am

    Wow. Just WOW! I cannot believe how talented you are. It looks stunning and something that I would have thought you’d only find in a boutique store. #Alittlebitofeverything

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      Anita Holland
      January 7, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you so much Annette, that is an amazing compliment.

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    Linda Primmer
    January 4, 2021 at 3:57 am

    Anita, this is amazing. I am blown away by your skills. Gorgeous! I am happy to feature this masterpiece on Sunday at Love Your Creativity. Happy New year.

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      Anita Holland
      January 7, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      Thank you so much for the great compliment and for the awesome feature.

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    Michele Michael
    January 4, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    A stunning piece . Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.

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    Marie B.
    January 5, 2021 at 3:13 am

    You are a gal who can rock the power tools! This is stunning, Anita! All those angles make my head hurt but you make it look so easy. It looks gorgeous hanging on the brick wall in your lounge too.

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      Anita Holland
      January 7, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you so much my friend, I must admit I do love it as a wall hanging.

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    Grandma's House DIY
    January 5, 2021 at 3:55 am

    Hope you had a great new year, I’ll be featuring you this week. See you next time at the To Grandma’s house we go link party!

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    Julie
    January 6, 2021 at 10:51 am

    WOW o WOW indeed! I have the Lone Star quilt and yet doesn’t compare to this BEAUTIFUL table. My goodness this is gorgeous! and the attention to detail as it looks perfect………….hats off to you!!

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      Anita Holland
      January 7, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      Thank you so much Julie. I have done a few now and this one turned out the best.

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    Marilyn Lesniak
    January 8, 2021 at 11:37 am

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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    Amy
    January 9, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    Wow, just wow! I love your round barn quilt table. It is amazing. Found you at To Grandma’s House we go.

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      Anita Holland
      January 12, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you so much Amy, I really do appreciate your great comment.

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    Naush Samama
    January 12, 2021 at 4:13 am

    Anita, the makeover is absolutely fabulous. Thank you for sharing the step by step pictures of the tutorial. Congratulations – you are one of our features at Meraki Link Party 19.
    Naush

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      Anita Holland
      January 12, 2021 at 5:15 pm

      Thank you so much Naush, for the great comment and for the feature on my project.

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    Dee | Grammy's Grid
    January 26, 2021 at 8:25 pm

    CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 21, open until February 26.

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    Anne
    August 21, 2021 at 10:02 am

    Truly stunning!

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