We have a tiny village northwest of here (Rochester, NY) called Kendall and a group fo women and their wood-working husbands started a quilt block trail a couple of years ago. They printed maps and had them at the near-by farmers market. The husbands assisted anyone wanting to join in the planning, cutting and painting of the blocks. There were about 30 in all once completed.

We took a drive a couple of times and it's such fun finding the blocks. The map tells a bit about the farms and families and why they chose the block they did. Example - Carpenter's Star on the wood working shop, tree block at a tree farm, etc.

It was breath-taking to see the brightly painted and very large blocks standing out in the sunshine on the barns. If you ever get a chance to see this YOU MUST. Glad to hear it's happened in several locations.

Nancy in sunny western NY

That sounds like a wonderful trip!!!! I, too, love old barns and of course love quilts.

I've read articles and seen pictures of that area Sandy. It sounds like a great trip.

I love old barns and old quilts so what could be better than ‘Follow the Quilt Trail’. There are several counties in Tennessee that have quilt blocks painted on old barns and the project is growing. Check out the following link and especially the Quilt Barn Index to see some wonderful quilt blocks painted on old barns and get a feel for the coutryside in Tennessee. Be sure and check out the Quilt links to other Quilt Square Projects. Sandy

http://www.quilttrail.org/