Amiens
May 20, 2024 6:25 pmEvery quilt has a story” The meaning of the Four Directions in Indigenous Culture. West, North, East, South –come the... View Article
Archives
Grandmother’s Flower Garden
May 20, 2024 5:44 pmIn 1950, Jan and Ruby Lagerwerf purchased this farm from Donald H. McGregor. On this farm, they raised two daughters,... View Article
Puritan Star
May 20, 2024 4:39 pmThe Potters Wheel
May 20, 2024 4:31 pmForsythe Family Farm
October 2, 2023 2:32 pmForsythe Family Farms began buisness in 1972 with the mission to strengthen the family, food and farm connection. This quilt... View Article
Yellowlees Family Farm
October 2, 2023 2:28 pmThis quilt block reflects the Yellowlees family’s current and past farm ventures and their life long love of agriculture. It... View Article
Dreaming of Maud
October 2, 2023 2:21 pmThis quilt, designed by Dee Vaz, is mounted on the Nesbit shed at the Uxbridge Historical centre and was moved... View Article
Passafiume Family Quilt
October 2, 2023 2:17 pmThe quilt was inspired by the design of a cherished baby quilt that was knit by grandma for their first... View Article
Garden of Eden Quilt
October 2, 2023 1:48 pmHinterland is a market garden farm started in 2016 with a commitment to organic farming techniques to preserve the land... View Article
Blu Blossom Quilt
October 2, 2023 11:58 amLavender Blu is a small family run lavender farm comprised of an ecogarden, an artisan lavender studio and a hobby... View Article
The Log Cabin Quilt
April 24, 2023 2:34 pmThis quilt, one of the earliest patterns in Canada, pays tribute to the 2 log cabins on site. The oldest... View Article
Linton Family Farm
January 13, 2023 2:15 pmMore than 50 years ago The Linton Farm Market was the original farm market in North Oshawa. Three generations of... View Article
Farm Leaves Quilt
January 13, 2023 2:10 pmDucks, Shetland Sheep and Belted Galloways are part of the family on our farm. The theme tree leaves, in four... View Article
Osgoode Township Museum
April 19, 2022 4:01 pmThe Osgoode Township Museum has been serving our community as a museum since 1973! The OTM tells the story of... View Article
Skuce Repairs
April 19, 2022 3:59 pmSkuce Repairs was opened full-time in 1988 by Albert (Ab) and Linda Skuce on this property, purchased years before from... View Article
Cooper-McEwen Star
April 19, 2022 3:56 pmThe McEwen family immigrated to Canada in 1829 with four other families from Perthshire Scotland. Peter McEwen, his wife Isabella... View Article
Metcalfe Fair Barn Quilt Collective
April 19, 2022 3:50 pmThe Metcalfe Fair is an agricultural fair held in the village of Metcalfe, a community located in the southern part... View Article
Patterson Farm
April 19, 2022 3:46 pmBought in the 1960s by Ford & Carol Patterson to become a potato farm and then evolve into Patterson’s Berry... View Article
Lyall Farm
April 19, 2022 3:42 pmThe Lyall family home was established in 1983 by Stephen and Deborah Lyall. The area has been long standing farming... View Article
Quaile Family Farm
April 19, 2022 3:20 pmThe Quaile family has been farming in the area, and specifically on Mitch Owens Road, since the 1840s. The barn... View Article
Rural Ottawa
April 4, 2022 4:27 pmShowcasing Ottawa South’s rural landscape & it’s communities.
Fields of Sunflowers & Pumpkins
October 26, 2021 11:50 amQuilt 1-This sunflower barn quilt is a nod to the Pinedale Patch which is a new venture in agritourism with... View Article
Our Family Compass
October 26, 2021 11:45 amHeather ‘s parents ( Ron & Joyce Forbes) are avid travellers throughout Canada and United States, often embarking on road... View Article
Spiritual Sanctuary
October 26, 2021 11:43 amThe design of this quilt mirrors the United Church of Canada, as well as a spiritual and historic reminder. The... View Article
The Lovekin Family Quilt
October 26, 2021 11:41 amRichard Lovekin came to Canada from Cork, Ireland in 1796. He had been granted 1200 acres in Clarke Township which... View Article
Traditions in Solina
October 26, 2021 11:38 amThis quilt represents a strong community and a tribute to the Solina Women’s Institute for their 113 years of dedicated... View Article
Connecting With Nature
October 26, 2021 11:36 amThe Gibson’s have been farming 120 years and are all about coexisting with nature. They have bees and encourage people... View Article
Star En Pointe
October 26, 2021 11:34 amFive generations of sheep farmers have raised and shown sheep at local fairs and National Exhibitions. The natural springs at... View Article
The Honey Bee Comb
October 26, 2021 11:30 amThe darkened tree is a sunset perspective over the Enniskillen Valley as the moon comes up with 5 stars all... View Article
Growing Apples and Wine
October 26, 2021 11:27 amThis quilt design features the soil, orchard turf, blue sky and the yellow sun which are all the elements needed... View Article
The Bowmanview Quilt
October 26, 2021 11:25 amGenerations of memories for Thomas, Wilfrid, Eric & Aaron (TWEA). Cropping (corn), Holsteins, Angus, chickens and pigs at Bowmanview Farms... View Article
The Fairwind’s Quilt
October 26, 2021 11:08 amThis quilt is in memory of Pat and Russ Best. The farm, east of Soilina,. was lost to the Hwy... View Article
Durham Region
October 26, 2021 11:03 amInto the Dawn
April 1, 2021 3:30 pmWest Nipissing
February 21, 2020 3:04 pmDiscover West Nipissing’s Countryside. From cow pastures, to the canola fields, to the century old barns and country homes, all... View Article
Brant County
April 2, 2018 1:00 pmCavan-Monaghan
October 30, 2021 2:04 pmOur Community. Our Story. The Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt (CMBQT) trail offers an educational, interactive and enjoyable experience that celebrates... View Article
Crow’s Feet
July 30, 2021 4:29 pmThe Ailsa Craig Town Hall was built in 1906 at a cost of $5,000.00. It replaced a previous smaller... View Article
The North Star
July 30, 2021 4:21 pmThe Municipality of North Middlesex was incorporated on January 1, 2001 through the amalgamation of five municipalities: the Townships... View Article
Dutton Dunwich
July 10, 2017 5:32 pmLocation of barn quilts in the Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich. We would like to thank Wallacetown Ag. Society for letting us... View Article
Ozark Maple Leaves
July 30, 2021 4:16 pmThis quilt block is in memory of the celebration of the Municipality`s sesquicentennial and the hope of a bright future.... View Article
Pinwheel
July 30, 2021 4:05 pmThe story about this property is extremely interesting! In the early 1960`s, this ¾ acre property was severed off the... View Article
East Chatham-Kent
July 10, 2017 5:32 pmFive Stars
July 30, 2021 4:02 pmThis property owner has five sons, each having a different birth stone; hence the quilt design choice of “Five Stars”. ... View Article
Elgin County
July 10, 2017 5:31 pmHuron County
July 10, 2017 5:01 pmSawtooth Inspired
July 30, 2021 3:53 pmThe family has been farming in North Middlesex since 1985. This design in these colours shows a ‘3D’ effect of... View Article
Longwoods
July 10, 2017 10:34 amCompass Star
July 30, 2021 3:32 pmNo matter your ancestry, home is what matters most! Brenda and Frank chose “Compass... View Article
Native Women’s Trail of Tears
July 10, 2017 5:32 pmWe thank the Longwood’s Barn Quilt Trail for the invitation to tell the story of First Nation women and families... View Article
Flag Iris
July 29, 2021 5:21 pmThis property, composed of three large lots, has been in Cathy`s family since the late 1800`s. It once stood on... View Article
North Middlesex
July 10, 2017 5:33 pmWelcome to the Barn Quilts of North Middlesex updated barn quilt trail map! The Canada Barn Quilt Trails is excited... View Article
Canadian Maple Leaf
July 29, 2021 5:18 pmFor several generations, this picturesque property has been owned by one extended family; the current family members living here for... View Article
Norfolk County
July 10, 2017 10:35 amCompass Rose
July 29, 2021 5:13 pmCOMPASS ROSE ... View Article
Oxford County
July 10, 2017 10:34 amSt Louis Star Variation
July 29, 2021 5:07 pmWhen Berry and Christine Petit were newcomers to the county, they found the village... View Article
Prince Edward County
October 4, 2018 2:15 pmSheep
July 29, 2021 4:59 pmThis family acquired sheep several years ago, believing that they would require less work than cattle. The two young sons... View Article
Ryde 135
July 10, 2017 5:33 pmBusy Bee
July 29, 2021 4:54 pmThe barn quilt on this property represents this couple`s love and respect for honey bees. As local beekeepers, they are... View Article
South Essex
July 10, 2017 5:32 pmScottish Thistle
July 29, 2021 4:44 pmChoosing ‘The Scottish Thistle’ was an easy and perfect choice for a barn quilt design to adorn their barn. Both... View Article
South Huron
April 2, 2018 9:04 amScottish Thistle
July 29, 2021 4:39 pmJohn ( Jack) Stewart emigrated to Canada from Scotland via the USA in 1841. With... View Article
St George
July 10, 2017 5:32 pmThe St George Barn Quilt Trail is the legacy of the St George Bi-Centennial celebrations during 2014. Congratulations to the... View Article
Thames River
February 7, 2020 11:24 amWardsville
July 10, 2017 10:33 amLoon
July 29, 2021 3:34 pm... View Article
Double Poppy
July 29, 2021 3:26 pmThe poppy tells us to remember and honour our War... View Article
“IH” International Harvester
July 29, 2021 3:11 pmThis “IH” barn quilt was a gift to their father from his family for his 80th birthday. It was the... View Article
“Middlesex 4-H 100th Anniversary”
July 29, 2021 2:55 pm4-H clubs, with their motto “Learn To Do By Doing”, are active worldwide. The... View Article
Lions Community Park
July 29, 2021 2:11 pmQuilt Blocks in Ailsa Craig Lions Club Park (the park is located at... View Article
Greenway
May 23, 2018 9:06 amThe Hodgins have lived on “The Greenway” curve for 64 years, which is why they chose the quilt design “The... View Article
Shadow Star
May 23, 2018 7:51 amThe 100-acre farm was bought as Crown land in 1858 by Thomas Nicholson and his sons, three... View Article
Grandmother’s Fan
November 7, 2017 8:08 amPainted by Krista Dalby
Family Quilt
November 7, 2017 7:56 amBarn Quilt Painters Group
Carpenter’s Wheel
November 7, 2017 7:34 amPainted by Susan Melvin
Blazing Star
August 27, 2017 2:56 pmHarm Bakker bought this property 5 years ago and started a concrete business with just his son. Now he has... View Article
Harvest Wreath
August 27, 2017 2:38 pmThis is the farm of Mark and Sandra Thomson, located in the east half of Lot 6, Concession 12 in the... View Article
Stepping Stones
September 16, 2017 11:56 amThis is a 4 generation Herrington family farm. Gravel and stone were originally hauled out of a pit on this... View Article