From the beginning

 Please keep in mind,,, these blogs update at the top, so the bevinning of the story is at the bottom.

Let me walk you through creating a quilt, starting with the wood.  I'll come back and add photos as they get transferred to my computer.

This morning I went to the lumber yard and purchased a 4'x8' piece of 1/2" thick CDX plywood.  The surface isn't perfect, but it's not expensive ($28) including being cut into sections.  Once I make a few cuts  I will have one 48" square panel, 2 24" square panels, 3 16" panels and , if I decide to go that far, 6 8" square panels.

First step is applying waterproof sealant. This may be overkill, but helps assure the plywood will weather well.  Tomorrow I will apply a primer (any old exterior grade house paint) and apply painter's caulk to the edges.  That creates additional water seal at the exposed edges.

More to follow.