The squares typically hew closely to traditional quilt patterns, like Compass Star, Carpenter’s Wheel, and Corn and Beans. Others are inspired by nature or local industry.

The business is located on historic Dominion Farm, and the barn was built in 1901. It has been a nursery and garden center since 1993. The barn features a star block quilt pattern in patriotic colors.

Though quilt barns didn’t take off until the 21st century, the patterns themselves have been around much longer. Many of the squares you see adorning buildings come from real family quilts that ...

Explore the first barn quilt in Vernon County's Barn Quilt Trail, hand-painted by Debra Cuvar. A unique blend of history and art.

Fabric, thread and yarn ruled at the 2023 quilt show but some quilters painted their patterns at two sold-out barn quilt classes. Bonus: because no bed’s required, it’s a new way to decorate ...

If you’ve ever traveled through rural Pennsylvania, you’ve likely spotted a five-pointed star on the side of a barn. But have ...

The Quilt Barn is a relocated and larger version of Simply Fabrics, whose niche at Homestead Heritage lasted eight years. Its popularity but limited space demanded new digs, which it now has: a ...

Bridgeton will be host to the Indiana Bicentennial Barn Quilt on Sunday. The quilt will be on exhibit as part of the Quilt and Woodworking Show in the 1878 Barn.

I have been fascinated by barn quilts since the first time I saw one while traveling on Interstate 59 to see my sister in Nashville, Tenn. It was mounted on ...

The 8-by-8-foot, purple, green, and white painting, which was nearly complete Wednesday, mimics a sewn quilt pattern with triangles and the Westminster Village logo in the center.

FARMINGTON — Please join us at Farmington Public Library (FPL) on Wednesday, March 20 at 5 p.m. for an author talk by Saskia Reinholt, founder of the Maine Barn Quilt Trail. Legacy: The Barn ...

Becky and Chawley Thomas created barn quilts to acknowledge the nationalities and hard work of settlers (such as the “Norwegian” Star pattern), have fun (roosters and googly eyed chickens) and ...