With the hanging of the barn quilt square in Van Buren we now have at least one quilt square in each of the 17 township in Hancock County. We now have about 70 quilt squares around the county. You can pick up brochures at the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hancock Historical Museum, Legacy Pet & Feed, Kathy's Korner, Arcadia Superette and H & M Motors.

Naugle- This "Van Buren Star" was painted by Van Buren students in 2012 for Art Walk. It is now hanging at 10410 Township Road 114, Van Buren.

George & Susan Naugle

Mundy- This "LaMoyne Star" can be seen at 22740 Township Road 214, Fostoria.

Jason & Bridgett Mundy Family

Feasel- This "Four Flowers" quilt square can be seen at 21507 Township Road 209, Alvada.

Bill & Darla Feasel

Sharninghouse- This "Grandma's Quilt" design was from thier grandmother's quilt. It can be seen at 5421 Township Road 136, Findlay.

Dave & Linda Sharninghuse

Moorhead- This Star Variation was designed by Mr. & Mrs. Moorhead. Come see it at 5307 County road 139, Findlay

Steven & Linda Moorhead

Bryan-This is the third barn quilt square at 1581 Township Road 123, McComb.

Mark & Heather Bryan            

Second Bus Tour to see the Barn Quilts of Hancock Co. Aug. 1 

 

IT'S BACK! Our first Hancock County Barn Quilt Trail Bus Tour in June was so successful, we've decided to do another tour on Friday, August 1st! If you missed out last time, be sure to reserve a spot EARLY for this tour. Seats will fill up fast! We will make four scenic stops throughout the day and pass nearly 40 barn quilts over more than 100 miles around the County. Call (419)423-4433 to reserve your spot today!

 

 

McMath- This Thistle Bloom is at 11085 County Rd. 40, Findlay

Jeff & Tracy McMath

Bulkowski - Come see Grandmothers Flower Garden at 21738 Township Rd. 214, Fostoria

Mike & Grenda Bulkowski

Bryan N.- come see this black & white windmill at4470 County Rd 203, McComb

Joe & Nancy Bryan

Bryan - come see this Massey Ferguson at 1581 Township Rd. 123, McComb.

Mark & Heather Bryan

Metzger put up two squares on their barn doors - Sunbonnet Sue & Overall Bill

Mark & Drena Metzger
7617 County Road 330
Alvada, Oh

Beeson's Bear Paws quilt square went up last year in Arlington

Mike & Sheryl Beeson
18530 County Road 182
Arlington, Oh

Coming events:

If you missed Suzi Parron's lecture about "Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement" last Sept., she will be speaking at Wood Co Historical Museum on May 9, at 12:30.

The Hancock Historical Museum will be hosting a Barn Quilt Trail Bus Tour on June 20th from 9 am to 5 pm. Learn more about Hancock County's agricultural history and folk art movement that has taken the nation by storm.
The chartered bus tour, will include more than 35 barn quilts and over 100 miles on the scenic country road of Hancock County. The day trip will have four stops. Lunch and refreshment throughout the day included.
Cost $60 ($55 for HHM members)

 For reservations, call the Museum at 419-423-4433. Space is limited.
All reservations and payments must be received by June 17th.

Presentation U of F

I will be making a presentation on the Hancock County Barn Quilt Trail at 1:15 tomorrow at the University of Findlay – Senior Forum. It will be held at the Alumni Memorial Union. Cost $5

Hancock Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau video of the Barn Quilt Trail

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=83l_WZ5vcmE

The Convention and Visitors Bureau did a video on the Hancock Co. Barn Quilts. It is called "A Colorful Journey: The Hancock County Barn Quilt Trail".Enjoy