A Simple Barn Quilt

These past few years, barn quilts have become pretty common place around Kentucky.


We are one of several states that have quilt trails where people can spectate the phenomenon known as,  The Quilt Trail.  



Immigrants from Germany, Austria, and The Netherlands have been decorating their barns for around 300 years.  Maybe it is not a new thing entirely, but it certainly has risen in popularity.  


I snapped a picture of this lone beauty while out driving in the northern end of our county yesterday. This barn is my favorite in our county.  It stand alone in a field looking rather majestic.    

It has given me Barn Quilt Fever.  





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  1. Primitive StarsFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Morning Michelle, LOVE the sweet barn and the beautiful quilt on it.....I adore barn quilt to, Blessings Francine.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Good Morning, Michelle. Such a great photo of this pretty barn.

    Enjoy your day.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Good Morning, Michelle. Such a great photo of this pretty barn.

    Enjoy your day.

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  4. KerriFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    It's awesome! I see a few of these around but not a lot. I think they're cool!

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  5. Beth @ E. lizard Breath SpeaksFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    oh i love quilt barns - you don't see them too often around here in VA. unless they are hiding. ha. ha!! thank you for sharing with us. ( :

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  6. Changes in the windFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Love these....

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  7. Jen's FarmilyFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Our lake house is in Kentucky and you are exactly right that barn quilts seem to be rising in popularity! I remember a couple years ago we'd see one barn that had it and now we see several. They are very neat and I didn't know there were quilt tours!!

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  8. VelvaFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    That is so beautiful. I think the word "majestic" is the right word. So, so pretty.

    Velva

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  9. TexWisGirlFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    i am always intrigued by the black barns of kentucky. so cool! with or without a quilt square.

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  10. Acorn to OakFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    That would be fun to see. Are the quilts painted onto the barns? It seems that real quilts would be damaged by the sun and weather. I don't think I've ever seen a blue barn before. It's pretty!

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  11. BirdmanFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Some fevers I can tolerate. This is one... with a temp of 102!

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  12. Jensamom23February 10, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    What fun they are!

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  13. JoriFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    I love that there is a quilt trail!! I didn't know that!

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  14. Coloring Outside the LinesFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    I love the quilt barns too...I think they are so pretty.

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  15. cieldequimperFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Gorgeous. Despite having seen and photographed a ton of barns in the USA, I've yet to come across a quilt...

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  16. by TeresaFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    I've heard about the barn quilts and would LOVE to make one for our barn. Hmmm.. honey? Would you cut me a piece of square plywood? LOL! Have a great week! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  17. Our Neck of the WoodsFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    I just recently learned about barn quilts and I love them! So beautiful and unique. This one is no different!

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  18. Florida Farm GirlFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    It's always such a wonderful surprise when I see a "barn quilt". Course, you don't see too many of them way down here, but in my travels I do see them.

    That one is truly lovely. Take care.

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  19. Sweet Posy DreamsFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    I always enjoy seeing the quilt squares on barns. It's like a little surprise gift.

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  20. Sherri B.February 10, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    How lovely! I didn't know about this trail..thanks for the link, I see that Oregon is involved, so I'm off to check it out. xo

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  21. BetsyFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    We have those out here in Washington State too. It's always fun to see them.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  22. MichelleFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Acorn to Oak - They are actually wood "signs" that are painted to look like a quilt square and then hung on the barn.

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  23. RandyFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    That's wonderful. We have a Fiber Trail here in New Mexico. That is painted on right?

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  24. Pieces of SunshineFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    It would be fascinating to follow the history of Barn Quilts. I wonder if they have primarily been painted by men or women and what their significance may be.

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  25. John's IslandFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Hi Michelle, Such a neat idea. Simple but powerful. The photos are great. Hope you will show us some more of these quilt barns. John

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  26. ButtonsFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Well I would love to have a beautiful barn quilt on the side of my barn. B

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  27. DebFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    what a cool tradition...

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  28. Lois EvensenFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Very, very pretty. I like to take pictures of barn quilts, too. :)

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  29. sweetvintageofmineFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful Post Michelle! I love the barn quilts, I do see a few from time to time. I'm glad to see people take interest in the good things in life! Have a blessed and wonderful week! Roxie

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    I've only see one barn in WA with a quilt block pattern on the side... love this!

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  31. Frugal in WVFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    My boys love the barn quilts! They always point them out when they see them :) Great photo!

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  32. AndyFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    The Quilt Fever is contagious and has spread to Southern Ontario, in Canada.

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  33. McValFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Cool! Just yesterday my daughter and I were leaving town and noticed a new business called The Barn Quilt. I can only imagine what they make there.

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  34. AmandaFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    what a cool phenomenon. thanks for sharing this, michelle.

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  35. VPFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I didn't know about this, it is a really good idea!

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  36. troutbirderFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    It certainly has become fashionable around here as well. Lots of 3rd generation Germans and Norweigians.... Of which , I'm fifty/firty....;)

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  37. LindaFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I did wonder whether they could be real quilts but I see they're painted. What a lovely way to decorate the humble barn. I've never seen them in Norway - perhaps it's a new 'old' tradition?

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  38. FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOKFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    So are you going to install a barn quilt on your house or other building? Would be beautiful. -- barbara

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  39. EG CameraGirlFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I like very much the way the quilts show up! Nicely photographed.

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  40. IngerFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    What a treasure and lovely tradition to resurrect.

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  41. StacyFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    I am so happy to have found this blog Michelle, and even happier to catch your Barn Quilt Fever! Yah!

    What a nice breath of fresh air in my fast-paced world. Thank you! Stacy

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  42. SRQFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Very cool concept. I've never seen or heard of a barn quilt before. I'll keep my eyes peeled when cruising through rural FL.

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  43. LB @ Bullets And BiscuitsFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Well didn't you just learn me something!!! I had no idea there was such things as "quilt trails" I've seen many of these barns but has no idea! I thought they were some type of symbol like the PA Dutch Amish use. Huh. This may be a road trip for the Harley this summer....but shhhh. Let's not tell Rambob. He may not be into the whole "quilt" thing hahah

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  44. daisyFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    This is the first time I've seen this barn decorating as well. And I love the color of the barn! Nicely photographed.

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  45. Sharon CreechFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Thanks for clarifying that they are painted quilts -- hard to tell from the pic, tho I didn't *think* a real quilt would stand up to weather. . . What a neat phenom. ! xx

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