Take a road trip in the Midwest to see a homegrown art form that creatively combines aspects of Americana. Credit...Kevin Miyazaki for The New York Times Supported by By Jackie Snow Jim Leuenberger ...
“Barn quilts” is a somewhat deceptive term. They are not something that could keep someone or an animal warm on cold nights spent in a barn. Instead, it refers to boards painted to look like elaborate ...
“Barn quilts” is a somewhat deceptive term. They are not something that could keep someone or an animal warm on cold nights spent in a barn. Instead, it refers to boards painted to look like elaborate ...
A few winters ago, a case of cabin fever set in. We yearned for the warmth and color of spring, but it was still weeks away. With no better plans, we jumped in the car and went on a day trip on small ...
If you are looking for a fun way to experience the rural areas of Nebraska, consider getting a map and taking a tour of the "Barn Quilts of Dawson County." Barn quilts are painted on a sheet of ...
It’s an idea that started in Ohio about two decades ago and was brought to the Okanagan in 2016: visiting area buildings with beautiful patterns on them. The patterns are called barn quilts and come ...
Becky Thomas has long admired the barn quilts of Kittitas County. More than 100 colorful wooden panels inspired by quilt patterns are hung on barns around Ellensburg and Cle Elum. The artwork ...
Tour this unique tradition on your own time. North Carolina is renowned for its music, creativity, and breathtaking mountain views, but its large-scale artworks offer another compelling reason to ...
BEAR POPLAR — When you think about it, the Community Barn Quilt Mural is just what a quilt should be — individual squares stitched together into a blanket of warmth and nostalgia. Over the past ...
Fall is finally upon us, and as the trees begin to change colors, offering scenic drives through Carroll’s rich landscapes, barn quilts offer roadside viewers the opportunity to engage with the county ...
Willow Valley Quilt Guild’s latest project is a green and orange quilt, with little blocks crisscrossing over a star. This quilt, adorned with what is called a pathways design, is the group’s biggest ...
Rosemary Pacha poses for a portrait with her barn quilt called “Iowa Barn and Silo” at her century farm in Brighton on May 7. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette) Buy Photo If you’ve driven through the Iowa ...