Hancock County, Ohio Barn Quilts: 2015

Friday, December 18, 2015

National Quilt Trail Gathering

Donna Sue Groves

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Barb Gabriel what web-site? and where on web-site?

Helen Corlew Yes please post the link to registration.

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Sunday, June 7, 2015

George's "Buckeye Love" barn quilt square is up.

Nancy & Gary George 7329 County Rd. 248, Findlay, OH

Smith's Snowflake Barn Quilt Square


Charlene & Marlene Smith, 18871 County Rd. 173, Findlay, OH

Sunday, May 31, 2015

The Hancock Historical Museum is sponsoring a tour of the Hancock County Barn Quilt Trail on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Participants will learn more about Hancock County’s agricultural heritage and this popular folk-art movement. The chartered bus tour, led by Hancock County Barn Quilt Trail originator and artist, Barb Gabriel, will include more than 35 barn quilts and over 100 miles on the scenic country roads of Hancock County. The day trip will provide a number of stops, including Tom & Pam Rader’s historic country schoolhouse; Barb Gabriel’s workshop, where many of Hancock County’s barn quilts are painted; the certified Ohio Century Farm of Mark & Drena Metzger; and the lavender labyrinth garden of Dave & Jan Reese. Space on the tour is limited and advanced reservations are required. The cost of the day trip is $55 for Hancock Historical Museum members, $60 for nonmembers. Lunch and refreshments throughout the day are included. All reservations and payment must be received by June 15th. For more information, or to make a reservation, call the Hancock Historical Museum at (419)423-4433

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

http://www.discoveringohio.com/2015/03/barn-quilts-of-ohio.html

This was posted on my Facebook!! Come Visit Ohio's Barn Quilt Trails!

03/23/2015

Quilt Barns of Ohio

It all started with an idea by Donna Sue Groves who wanted to honor her mother, a noted quilter. The first trail started in Adams County in 2001 and thus began the Quilt Barn movement that spread across the country.

Barn quilts are painted squares that are mounted on a barn or other building.

The original Quilt Barns were in Appalachia, but new trails developed throughout the state and country. Currently there are over 30 counties that have quilt barn trails, so no matter where you live in Ohio, there is surely a Quilt Barn Trail near you.

Many counties have their own names for their particular trails. Lorain County has the Patchwork Trails, Vinton County has a Stitch in Time and Carroll County displays it quilts in the Carroll County Quilt Square Park. Its 14 squares depict culture, history and landmarks in the county.

The quilt patterns are often applied to large sheets of plywood, painted in traditional quilt patterns that reflect something about the area or the artist. They grace barns old and new and provide a site that brings a smile to the faces of those who see them as they pass by.

Many of the quilt barns are set back off the roads and located on private property making close-up viewing difficult.

Some of the squares are projects of 4-H clubs, service groups, or artists, as is the case of Mexican folk artist Rafael Santoyo, who gave the Miami County quilt squares a look all their own through his bright color choices and freehand painting style.

Several counties have websites or brochures with the complete Quilt Barn routes marked out so that you can independently explore these works of art. Other counties offer themed routes for the quilt barns; some are even conducive to exploring by bicycle.

We focused our trip on Urbana and Champaign County. We settled in at the comfortable Scioto Inn and then did loop trips from there. The Quilt Barn route was perfect for introducing us to the area. We even traveled to an area that we had long forgotten but had visited 15 years ago when we researched our Bed, Breakfast and Bike Midwest book. That brought back pleasant memories for us. Serendipitously, we discovered on our route the Champaign Aviation Museum in Urbana, with a fun diner just next door and realized how close we were to the Ohio Caverns, which we had to explore.

If you love the patterns of quilts and need an excuse to plan a day or overnight trip, check out a nearby or faraway county and use the quilt barns map as your guide.

Posted by Theresa Russell on 03/23/2015 in Arts & Culture, Family Fun, Heritage, Multicultural, Outdoor Adventure |

Saturday, May 2, 2015

New Hancock Co. Barn Quilt Trail brochure is here. Stop by Hancock Co. Museum, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Legacy Pet & Feed, H&M Motors, Arcadia Superette, & Kathy's Korner Restaurant. The brochure will soon be posted to the CVB web-site www.visitfindlay.com.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Mark your calendar- Barn Quilt Bus Tour June 20, 2015 starting at Hancock Co Historical Museum Findlay, OH. Call the Museum for more info 419-423-4433. Cost $60 for non-members ($55 for members). Lunch included. You will see over 40 barn quilts, scenic country roads, and stop at a country school house, Barb's workshop, a century old barn, and a beautiful flower garden.