Huron County

My parents, Wayne and Deborah Caldwell bought the farm the early 80’s. In 1989 I was born and I grew up in this little corner of the world. It was always my dream to one day own the farm and...

Welcome to the Layton Family Farm where we raise pet goats, enjoy the company of a variety of birds and grow pumpkins, some really big pumpkins! Each year we plant, pamper, nourish and protect these fragile giants throughout the spring,...

When faced with the challenge of choosing a quilt pattern I wanted to make a selection that was personal to me. It is for that reason I chose "farmer's Daughter". This century farm has been home to four generations of...

Warm sunny summers of lawn cutting, baling, picking stones, and endless loads of firewood for the winter. Pigs, puppies, kittens, chickens, even a donkey at one point. These are just some of the memories I have from growing up on...

We were married in 1968 and moved to this farm in 1974. Our three children, Sean,Tammy & Jason grew up here and after university moved away from the area. We now have five grandsons that enjoy visiting the farm but...

Bill and Dianne are busy with this years crops.

Gerald and Mary Ellen Jefferson operate a 350 acre farm that includes cash cropping, a small dairy herd and stocker beef cattle. The farm where the quilt is hung has been part of a Jefferson family’s farming operation since 1929....

Fishers have a long history in Colborne Township with Michael Fisher said to be the first settler arriving about 1830. We were first introduced to Barn Quilts from family friends originating in the Rodney and Clachan area. Admiring them on...

Our Farm has been the Kernighan homestead for several generations dating back to the mid 1800's. the Compass star design with the letter K signifies that no matter what direction you go this will always be home to the Kernighan...

Melanie Pletch chose the quilt patten, Farmers Daughter as a tribute to her parents, Murray and Wilma Scott, and to the legacy that they created that she is now in possession of. The 4 diamonds that surround Farmers daughter represent...

The Siertsema's are busy with these years crops and tending their animals. They will update and tell us the story regarding the Blyth Brook Star and their farm.

Quilting with material has been a hobby of mine for a few years now. The idea of a barn quilt intrigued me as a way to combine my love for quilting with a desire to make our rural property attractive....

We are bought our farm 43 years ago from Ron's grandparents and have raised 3 children on the farm

My youngest son, Troy and I painted the Barn Quilt as a representation of our farm. We are blessed to be able to see the sunrise over the barn and cattle pasture every morning and the sunset over the sheep...

Welcome to Higgins Line Farms! What you can't see behind the colourful quilt, is the "perfectly" stacked mow of square bales. Each year with those sunny days comes hay season. We all cringe a little when we see that old...

Our little 45 acre farm is located on Hwy #4 north of the village of Brucefield. Chris and I bought this farm in 2005 from my parents Fred & Aly Mulder, who had recently bought the farm from Bob and...

140 acre farm with the Maitland River bordering on two sides of the farm. This farm has been in the Garniss family since 1872. Margaret has owned the farm for the last 30 years, running it as a cow/calf operation....

This farm has been in the DeJong name since 1955. Prior to that it had been a Lane farm since 1879. Gord DeJong had come from The Netherlands in 1949, and married Mary Lane, whose parents owned the farm. Mary...

We have lived here since 1998 and have done MANY improvements since we moved in that August of 98. Making this our little piece of heaven. This  has been a work in progress that didn't all happen at once but...

You will find our barn quilt on the East end of our 121 year old bank barn. Built in 1896 by Robert Brock, the barn changed ownership from the Richardson family to the Hendriks in 1982. The barn is still...

My husband Alan and I are celebrating 35 years of marriage this year! My husband was raised on this farm and we have raised our five children here also. Our youngest is working on the farm with us. On our...

In honour of Canada's 150th birthday, we had family come from Florida to celebrate. While here the installations of quilts around the county inspired us to build our own quilt. The project became a collaboration of family, friends and neighbours...to...

The barn quilt I have designed is in honor of Howick Township. The logo in the middle of the quilt is a replica of the Howick Township logo. The quilt is located in Lakelet Ontario proudly mounted on my grandparents...

When I first started on my quest to make a barn quilt, I knew I wanted to incorporate our families in it. I come from a family of 4 girls, we have 4 daughters, Ed has 4 sisters and more...

The quilt is place on the west side of the barn facing county Rd 12,on the Nicholson farm. The farm has been in the family since 1964 when Ross Nicholson bought the farm. A year later Shirley and Ross married...

A long time wish finally comes true!! We live on the family farm, 3rd generation. We named the quilt because the comment was made multiple times while painting the quilt. Audry is a long time quilter and enjoys quilting with...

We were able to put our barn quilts together very quickly once we got around to starting them. It took only two days as most of our adult children were home, and joined in the fun, with both advice and...

The Schlosser's have called S.S. #10 school (Ramsey School), home since 1988. The 102 year old building is the 3rd school to be built on this property. The previous schools were built in 1860 and in 1880. ln 1967 (...

My husband Darren and our three school-aged children, Olivia, Max and Gabby farm a beef feedlot, cash crop and small sheep herd operation. My quilt is called "Grandma's Love" and was inspired by my Grandma. It is a tribute to...

With this year marking Canada's 150th, we couldn't think of a more perfect quilt block pattern than a maple leaf!

In tribute to 2017 being Canada's sesquiecentinel year, we chose the barnquilt. Red Maple leaf, Canad's 150 years to commemorate this event. Our barn quilt is posted at R2 Kippen on the farm of Al Hoggarth. This is a century...

We are the second generation family living and raising our children on this farm. We have great pride in maintaining our family farm. Our three children are learning the values and work ethic the farm provides. The quilt was done...

Our farm was prchased in 2007. Over the past 10 years we have worked hard and made many changes to our property. Wh have also had many changes in our personal lives getting married, starting our own family - and...

If this old shop could talk. This is, and has been my home .since 1946. My Dad J.C.McNeil moved to Brussels after serving in the second World War and opened a service station to provide for the farming community. Supplying...

We have owned our grazing operation since 1996. It has been our passion grazing. What a great way of life.We are proud Canadians which is depicted with the Maple leaf symbols.The bull shows our breed of cattle. The Wagyu breed.The...

When I first heard of the IPM 2017 idea to add Barn Quilts to their endeavours I wanted to take part in this County wide initiative. The quilt block is a nine patch, which is probably the most commonly used...

Gord is conductor, engineer for Waterloo Central Railway, retired mechanic. The farm has been in the family for many years. The quilt was hand drawn and painted by relatives for us.

We installed our quilt on our century old barn back in 2012. Janis collects quilts and we admired the many barn quilts down near Lake Erie. We renovated our barn to display our pre 1900's furniture and quilts and welcome...

This take off on the traditional Corn & Beans quilt pattern highlights three of the crops in our rotation, namely, corn, soy beans and white beans. The wheel that has been integrated into the pattern speaks to the important role...

The name and theme for this barn quilt was inspired by the generations of Down flower gardeners and related family sprouting green thumbs. These sunflowers are representational of the many sunflower varieties and flower gardens grown through the generations and...

Barns and quilts certainly go together on our farm! Phyllis Mitchell, fiddler, B&B hostess and quilt painter extraordinaire, farmed here with her husband, Emerson, for most of their 65 years of marriage. Phyllis painted on quilt tops, tablecloths and pillowcases...

Our barn quilt was designed around the letter “H”. The “H” represents the Hodgert family name, the County of Huron, and our Home where the Heart is at the center. Growing up, Mary Lou thoroughly enjoyed the 4-H homemaking program....

The Ginn's originally settled in the former Goderich Township in1830. So I am the sixth generation to farm in Huron County. My father bought the present farm in 1952 and his brother farmed the original farm. The farm consists of...

The Kirkton Agricultural Society was formed in 1869 and has been hosting an annual fall fair for almost 150 years! Held on the grounds of the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre each September, our fair showcases the local community, bringing together people...

The history of this rural community park dates back to 1924 when 5 acres was given to the former Thames Road Presbyterian Church for the children as a recreation area. Over the years, the church name changed to Thames Road...

We are located approximately 8 miles south of Bayfield and 8 miles north of Grand Bend in an area known by the name St. Joseph. We are on the east side of Bluewater Hwy (#21) first residence north St. Peter’s...

"Its All About The Farm" represents our farm establishment of 32 years. 32 years of limousin cattle grazing our pastures, home is where the herd is, 18 years of sheep roaming our acreage bringing shear joy to Falconspring Farms, we...

The design and name for the quilt was born from the love of Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment that is very much a part of our family. The third generation has already become very interested in restoring old tractors. Our...

The Taylor Farm is situated in a picturesque valley of East Wawanosh Township, on Nature Centre Road, south of Belgrave, north of Blyth, and west of Huron County Highway 4. Farmed by the Taylor family for three generations, Thomas Taylor,...

"The Bear Paw" I chose this pattern because it is the latest quiIt I made and enjoyed making it with my sister, as she made hers-with very different colours.We even used Face Time to ask questions and check on each...

I purchased my farm from my Uncle in 1968. He bought it in 1927. In 1974, we built a new house and have been living there ever since. The inspiration for my barn quilt came from my Mom's love of...

Our farm has been in the Steckle family for 150 years, the original parcel being purchased in February 1867. The farm has passed down through 5 generations of Steckle's. The early years had a water powered saw mill located on...

The land was purchased from the Crown in 1838. It had three previous owners before the Weigands. Eben and Martha Weigand purchased the farm in 1947. It is now owned by their youngest son Jim and Eleanor (Bullock), who where...

Horticultural Beauty was designed to represent the work Seaforth & District Horticultural Society does to beautify our community. The hanging basket quilt block on the planter symbolizes the beautiful hanging baskets supplied annually by the society for our downtown, and...

A few years ago my grandmother gifted me some money and I decided to learn to quilt in her honour as she was a quilter. The first quilt I pieced was Young Man's Fancy and seemed appropriate to make that...

This 10 acre farm was bought by my Grandparents when they came to Canada from Holland. My parents Hans and Elly bought it from Gramma . I John von Euw got it when my parents passed.This Dutch Leal Quilt on...

The Schwartzentruber lineage can be traced back ten gernerations to Hans   born 1640 in Trub, Switzerland. Schwartzentruber's are located in different parts of the world from Switzerland, Austria, Germany, to Pennsylvania, Ohio and in Southwestern Ontario. Our roots go...

We have a cash crop farm which we grow corn, wheat, and soybeans. We also have a DEKALB seed dealership.So we thought it fitting to put all of these things on the quilt plus the Maple leaf will be in...

We, Robert and Nikki, along with our children Melanie, Gavin and Danielle, are the third generation to milk cows here on Wynja Farms. Gerrit and Teresa Wynja established the family farm in 1957 with 40 milking cows. Robert's parents, Allen...

The Coopers are busy with the field. They'll be updating the story regarding the Mock Maltese Cross.

The Carpenter’s Wheel patterns represents the settler’s need to be a jack-of-all-trades and self-sufficient, which reflects the Preston’s. The Carpenter's Wheel is also said to have religious meaning, honouring the master carpenter of people's lives – Jesus. The United Kingdom...

The Cooper's are busy farming. When the crops are harvested they'll get back to us with their farm story.

Married in 1980 we settled in the Hensall area. Spring Creek Farm Seed Cleaning, was built that same year. We cleaned our first seed crop of Winter Wheat that fall. We were the first to offer seed cleaning in bulk....

The Shapton family came to Canada from Pyworthy, Devonshire, England in 1843. They settled in the Exeter area and bought this farm in 1893. Six generations have worked this land and the seventh already has its tiny feet firmly rooted...

The barn on which this quilt block is mounted is on one of the farms owned by Papple Farms Ltd. Home farm is just across the Kippen Road. The name of this quilt block design is `Wagon Tracks`. It reminds...

The original Empey farm was purchased by William and Christena (Tena) Empey in 1956. In 1977 they started thinking about their retirement years and made plans to build a log cabin on a 10 acre parcel of the farm. Unfortunately...

I have fallen in love with the idea of the "Barn Quilt", so since my son, and his wife, along with their twin daughters own a farm, with a barn, in Huron County - I had to make them a...

The Hickey family farm is located on Nile Road at Auburn. Jim and Teresa purchased the farm from Jim's parents, Joseph and Leona, in 1982 and then became home to their four children, Erin, Amanda, Evan and Brad. Until 2005,...

Who doesn't love a warm cozy quilt to cuddle up in, on a cold winter's night, especially one that is handmade with love? For generations, each son and daughter, in the Gross Family, has received a handmade quilt as a...

Our family immigrated from Europe in 2008 to turn our vision into reality. We see a bright future for Canada, thriving in harmony with the four elements. In order to achieve this, we began at the heart, with our own...

Jewellhaven Farms is a fifth generation farm operated by Clara Anne Jewell and Kevin Jewell. We were a dairy farm until 1993 and have been a broiler chicken operation and cash crop since that time. We are very thankful to...

This pattern drew my attention by its name & design. I have four shinning stars in my life & heart ( my children ) I also see an "M" which is for my mom & my own name as well.

This pattern dates back before 1726 and is derived from the Wind Rose Compass which mariners relied on during their journeys. The compass always depicts a return for me. We give our children wings and roots. Through all our travels...

The 1PM 2017 brings with it not only a lot of work but a lot of excitement. It is an opportunity for the residents of Huron County to show off our talents and all that this beautiful area has to...

This farm is a branch of Shayrina Sheep Farm. Kayla Bishop bought this farm from Robin Dunbar in 2011. This property is an extension of the family farm of which Kayla is the 4th generation to farm. This quilt depicts...

Joe and Debbie Seili started business of selling grain bins and related equipment in 1978. The warehouse at this location was added in 2015. The quilt ws designed by Gardiner's Gate with help from Debbie for the recognition of Canada's...

Brussels Agromart Ltd. is a proud member of the community with a long term commitment to our valued customers. We have been in the village of Brussels for over 40 years. We chose the design of this quilt to reflect...

ARMSTRONG AERODROME FARM has been in the Armstrong family since it was purchased by them in 1892. The present owner, James Armstrong, has had a keen interest in airplanes since childhood. During his college years, he took flying lessons and...

Home of Doug and Corry Sholdice, Family Hobby farm est 1995, where we raise beef calves and cash crop along with our children Alix, Ryan, Jordyn and Meagan. The creation of the quilt was inspired by the IPM beautification committee....

Merle, Rhonda and family have lived in Brussels since 1988. The family moved out to the farm 7 years ago, excited to be living in the country. Our goal was to grow good crops without disrupting nature. We have planted...

The farm is owned by the Mitchell's and the Barn where the Quilt is located is about 100 years old, with the IPM 2017 being nearby where i live i thought a barn Quilt on the Century old barn would...

Located at Lot 24/25, Con 10 of Morris-Turnberry Twp, the Shortreed Family Farm was marked as a century farm in 2012. Originally purchased in 1912 by William & Janet Shortreed then run by sn Wilfred and mother Janet when William...

Located on the north edge of the village of Walton, this Dutch Rose Barn Quilt pays tribute to the Dutch and Mennonite heritage of owners Don & Monique Baan. This farm was purchased in 1998 from the Sholdice Family. Don...

Our farm is a 5th generation Ryan ownership.We are cash crop farmers. Our farm has an environmental plan. Our children are active in the business and will continue the family farm legacy. Cash crop farming allows our family time to...

In the small country of Switzerland, with its breathtaking scenery, rich history and traditions, a farmer had a dream. The farmer dreamt of a vast expanse of fertile land, unhindered by gigantic jagged peaks. He dreamt of this to be...

The barn quilt we designed was primarly inspired by our family and animals we raise on the farm. In 1972, Dan's grandfather George bought the farm to be able to have pasture for his beef cows. In 1987, Dan's father...

One of the most used and loved quilts in our home is one from the early 1900's. A simple rail fence design it is made from scraps, old clothing and odds and sods. Individually these fabric pieces had little usefulness...

My husband always dreamed of owning a farm, he spent days as a child helping at his Grandpas farm down the road. After we got married we reached for that dream and purchased our small farm 9 years ago, seeing...

When I stated to Chris that "we" needed to create a barn quilt, he was actually on board which was very exciting! When we starting to look at different designs we found ones with the maple leaf and the black,...

This farm, located on 81941 Dutch Line, has been passed down to the next generation... Don and Greta Greidanus purchased the farm in April 1958 of 175 acres. Which they enjoyed raising their family of 10 children and worked hard...

The Bolinger family immigrated to Huron County from Switzerland in 1991 to continue dairy farming with their 5 (soon to be 6) sons. Over the years dairy turned to hogs. Lukas (the 2nd oldest son) and his wife Sarah (nee...

We are the third generation to take over the family farm. In 1946, Russell and Margaret Good bought their first farm just outside of Londesboro.They raised their two children, Helen and Sandra, on their dairy farm. In 1971, Helen married...

My husband and I purchased this farm in the spring of 2016. The inspiration that got me started creating this barn quilt was Canada celebrating it's 150th Anniversary! I centered everything around the maple leaf in the middle to represent...

Our barn quilt hold many meanings: -The man and the boy - a generation farm - our life style - Design - crazy busy life with three young boys - Colours - each family members favorite color

Ken and I have farmed together at 82009 Manley Line, Huron East for 40 years. We have 5 children (hearts) - even a set of twins represented by two hearts together. Ken loves his John Deere and you will find...

We have lived at this property for the past five years. It has been inKevin's family for many years though, with his Grandparents living here previously. Kevin has grown up in Huron County all his life (next dor) and I...

Red Maple Leaf represents Canada 150. Four horse heads represent our 4 Haflinger Horses. After enjoying a full day at the IPM, people will see the barn quilt on their eastward way home on Winthrop Road.

This is the farm of Josh and Lucia Dietz. Josh is the third generation to live on this farm. His grandparents Mervin and Norma Dietz started in the chicken industry over 60 years ago. We have three children and are...

To celebrate Canada's 150th and the 2017 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, Central Huron Secondary School Staff and Students created a barn quilt and mounted it above the South East Entrance of the school on the 1926 wing where...

This barn quilt block was created by 5 enthusiastic patrons from the Clinton Branch of the Huron County Library. The Tree of Knowledge name was chosen as it symbolizes the knowledge you can find at the library through its programs,...

The Dale family immigrated to Canada and bought a farm in the Hullett area in 1897. Since that time, it has stayed in the family, with a son from each following generation, purchasing it and farming the land. The five...

This quilt is brought to you by the letter "F". Each of the blocks represents something that starts with the letter F. We have lived in this Huron County agricultural community since 1989, and the blocks of the quilt represent...

In honour of Canada's 150th birthday, the 100th International Plowing Match and our 15th anniversary in Canada, we painted a barn quilt. We wanted a chicken or a rooster on the quilt, but couldn't find a nice pattern. So we...

It was always our dream to move back to the country and raise our children with country roots. In 1996, we bought a 15 acre hobby farm and built a new home and shed. We have enjoyed raising a variety...

Nancy chose this design to share her love of gardening and Dutch heritage. Her parents met and married shortly after immigrating to Canada from the Netherlands in the 50's. They instilled the love and importance of gardening, not only as...

This farm has been our family home since 1978. It began as a hog and cash crop operation but has been only cas crops since 2008. We grow corn, wheat, soybeans and white beans. Our four children were born and...

As 2017 is an extremely special year for Canada celebrating its 150th, and Huron County as it hosts the IPM it's an Extremely Special year for my family. We will forever remember this as the year that we took over...

The Seaforth Agricultural Society is a community organization that is run by volunteers dedicated to encouraging awareness and appreciation of agriculture awareness through events such as the Seaforth Fall Fair and by supporting Huron County 4-H. This “Celebrate” Barn Quilt...

Seaforth Co-operative Children's Centre is a co-operative daycare located in Seaforth. It has been providing quality childcare to children from infant to school age for families throughout Huron East for the past 25 years. We provide care to approx 100...

The Mariner’s Compass pattern is one of the earliest quilt patterns and dates back to the early 1700’s. It represents finding your way... and how over 150 years and 5 generations ago, our farming family found their way from Scotland...

My name is Barbara McIntosh my parents are Robert & Mary Fotheringam of Seaforth Long time supporters of the huron county and IPM plowing match.I grew up on a cash crop farm that my parents still farm today with my...

Ken Carnochan has a passion for Oliver tractors and his friend, Betty Hulley, has a passion for quilting. What better way to merge those passions than to commission a barn quilt in honour of the IPM 2017. We wanted a...