Brought to you by…

Diane Burnett, Barn Quilt Liaison, Miami County Quilter’s Guild

Marjorie Pretz, Miami County Farm Bureau Association & Quilt Guild Member

Kathy Goul, K-State Research & Extension – Marais Des Cygnes District

Jessica Hightower, Linn County Economic Development

BARN QUILT TRAIL

For Miami and Linn County, Kansas

Hand sewn quilts are often passed between generations

as a part of the family's legacy. That sense of pride has

created a new national trend of quilt blocks that are made

for display in typically rural areas. A coalition of groups has

pulled together to promote these pieces of public art that are

available for viewing at any time.*

Information for applying to have your block added to this

trail can be found at https://bit.ly/micobarnquilttrail

For more information visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MiamiandLinnCountyKansasBarnQuiltTrail/

A map of the quilt locations can be found at:

*While enjoying the quilt tour, please use caution when slowing down and stopping

near a site. Please do not impede other traffic or suddenly slow down in front of

other drivers. Most sites are on private property. The quilt blocks should be viewed

from the road unless otherwise indicated at the site location. We appreciate our

participating landowners and hope visitors will respect their privacy.

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2. Carl & Mary Buchman

501 E Miami, Paola

Block name: This 4’x4’ 4 point 8 point star variation is a set of 2 located on the East and West end of a detached garage.

3. Carl & Mary Buchman

501 E Miami, Paola

Block name: This 4’x4’ Pinwheel variation block is a set of 2 located on the North and South end of a detached garage.

1. Clarice Blevins

116 Chestnut, La Cygne

Block name: This barn quilt in La Cygne was a gift from Clarice’s daughter/son-in-law and was painted by a recovering soldier after being injured in Iraq who lives in Tennessee.

4. Beverly Burke

108 W Lincoln St, La Cygne

Block name: This avid quilter selected the Carpenter’s Wheel pattern for this 5’x5’ on point block that can be found on a shed behind their home.

5. Bob & Diane Burnett

801 Market Street, La Cygne

Block name: This 2’x2’ barn quilt was painted by the homeowner in her favorite colors using the Morning quilt block pattern and is mounted above the garage door of the home for all to enjoy.

6. Missy Chambers

38060 Jingo Rd, La Cygne

Block name: Emma Chambers painted this Friendship Star for the Hurt family’s century farm currently owned by Wes & Missy Hurt Chambers, 5th generation owners. The barn quilt won a purple ribbon at the 2017 fair.

7. Sondra Dela Cruz

13295 W 2000 Rd, La Cygne

Block name: Sondra Dela Cruz chose three quilt patterns: Monarch, Sunflower, and Starburst- to display on the barn at the family farm of 60 years. The artist raises and tags monarch butterflies.

8. Barbara Duncan

902 Sycamore, La Cygne

Block name: Barbara Duncan chose this 8 pointed star quilt pattern in vibrant colors for her home in La Cygne. It was painted by her friend, Doris McElreath.

9. Ruth A Evans

31170 W 327th St, Paola

Block name: John Deere colors, the family favorite, were chosen for this 4’x4’ quilt block located on a 2012 metal pole barn. Painted by the property owner who has owned the property for 38 years.

10. Joyce Geiger

32204 Apple Hill, Paola

Block name: Tall Oaks Star pattern was seen at a quilting retreat, painted by the landowner, this 3’x3’ block is located on the home built in 2002.

11. Debra Griffith

30609 Bethel Church Rd, Paola

Block name: This wood and metal barn, erected in 1986, housing farm equipment, sports a 4’x4’ quilt block which is a simple symbol for friendship-The Friendship Star.

12. Ginger Grove

8040 W. 271st, Louisburg

Block name: Ginger Grove painted this Compass Variation quilt block in red and blue on a white background and hung it on the Alan Grove Components Building just north of Louisburg for all to enjoy.

13. Paul Haley

34151 Oak Grove Rd, Paola

Block name: This 4’x4’ barn quilt block was selected from a wedding quilt received by the couple 40 years ago. Painted as a Christmas gift for his wife, it’s located an 1800’s era barn.

14. Ben & Kathy Havelka

4908 W 327th, Louisburg

Block name: Coastal Lily is the pattern for the 8’x8’ block, best seen going south on Mission Bellevue toward 327th and is located on a metal garage built in 2006.

15. Sharon Hurt

12304 W 367th St, La Cygne

Block name: Sharon Hurt’s Twin Star barn quilt is hanging on point on the Dairy Barn Door at the Hurt Farm of 32 years. Dennis and Sharon milked cows at this dairy from 1987 – 2009 near New Lancaster.

16. David & Rosanne Jackson

20677 Umphrey Rd, La Cygne

Block name: This Sunflower quilt block in bright “sunny” colors was made for David and Rosanne Jackson by Doris McElreath. They chose the pattern because they love Kansas sunflowers.

17. Cee Kueser

28360 State Line Rd, Louisburg

Block name: This unique 2’ x 2’ Kansas Star quilt block is mounted on an old bedframe in the front yard of this farm purchased in 1996.

18. Lakemary Center

100 Lakemary Dr, Paola

Block name: This brightly colored barn quilt was painted by Doris McElreath for Lakemary Center for the barn at “The Ranch”. This is an animal and garden therapy center for children ages 6-22 years.

19. Miami County Courthouse Garden

120 South Pearl, Paola

Block name: Historic Miami County Courthouse garden hosts this Courthouse Steps 4’ x 4’ quilt block painted by Rena Tedrow, Extension Master Gardener.

20. Lloyd & Lorna McCrea

32620 W 371st St, Osawatomie

Block name: This American Star pattern was chosen to display on the McCrea Family Farm south of Osawatomie. Six generations have lived on this farm. It was painted by Debbie Burchett for Lorna’s 60th birthday.

21. Doris McElreath

19866 Co. Rd 1095, La Cygne

Block name: Doris McElreath painted these first two barn quilts for her home. She named them Fiesta Squares (on the garage) and Woven Frames that can be seen from County Rd. 1095.

22. Susan Moylan

515 Chestnut, La Cygne

Block name: You’ll find this 2’x 2’ barn quilt block that was painted at a workshop by the homeowner and is hung on a fence in her yard in La Cygne.

23. Vickie Nelson

17887 Mills Rd, La Cygne

Block name: Vickie Nelson’s 4'x4' Sunflower barn quilt she made has been hung on her barn in rural Linn County.

24. Cindy Noel

21501 Lamb Rd, La Cygne

Block name: Saige Pemberton painted this 4'x4' Compass barn quilt for Cindy Noel who lives in the country. Please drive down the lane to view the barn quilt.

25. Janet Page

7921 W 1600 Rd, Parker

Block name: This 4’x 4’ barn quilt block was painted by the homeowner in vibrant blues and green and is found near Parker.

26. Jaime Pedigo

20426 W 220th Terrace, Spring Hill

Block name: “Pedigo Star” is the name given this 4’x4’ barn quilt painted by the homeowner whom has ties to dairy farming in NW Illinois where many barn quilts are displayed.

27. Jennifer Pemberton

16117 W 2000 Rd, La Cygne

Block name: Jennifer Pemberton chose three patterns; Circle Star, Boot Star and Rainbow Cross, for her mother Doris to paint for her barn quilts now displayed on her home southwest of La Cygne.

28. Marj Pretz

33961 Cedar Niles Rd, Paola

Block name: Purchased at the 2017 Miami County 4-H project auction, it was painted by Alison Davids and is located on homeowner’s garage.

29. Marj Pretz

26275 W 347th St, Osawatomie

Block name: Purchased at a 2015 charity auction this 8’x8’ Americana Star is located on the side of a metal hay barn built in the 1980’s. This farm has been in the family since 1959.

30. Leland & Slina Prothe

33850 Victory Rd, Paola Block name: The Prothes have two barn quilts proudly on display. The first is a 60th wedding anniversary

present from their children, this 8’x8’ “Bear Paw” block is mounted on a wooden generational family barn

built in 1934 by the homeowner’s grandfather. And the Heritage Barn Quilts painted this 2’x2’ Hummingbird

block, given to the homeowner by her husband for her 80th birthday. Located on a metal building used for

pecan sales.

31. Jean Ryszewski

29610 W Lake Miola Dr, Paola

Block name: A water wheel in Sudbury MA was the inspiration for this 2’x2’ “Water Wheel” block painted by the landowner and located on her home.

32. Gale & Mary Seibert

26607 W 337th Terr, Paola

Block name: This metal building/workshop built in 2012 hosts an 8’x8’ Italian Tile-a variation of a LeMoyne Star block. Painted by the homeowner in Southwest colors.

33. Carol Shugart

709 E Vine, La Cygne

Block name: Martha Washington Star is the block design chosen by Carol Shugart of La Cygne. She chose shades of blue and red with white background to paint her block.

34. Larry & Connie Spillman

35960 Jingo Rd, Louisburg

Block name: This 8’x8’ Feathered Star block features a reining horse in the middle, painted by Connie Spillman and Laurie Krawchuk. The block hangs on a barn formerly used to train reining horses.

35. Wilma Stainbrook

23737 Co. Rd. 1095, Fontana

Block name: Wilma Stainbrook received this barn quilt “Farmer’s Daughter” in 2012 from her family and is mounted on their barn. Viewed best coming from the south or go up the lane.

36. Wilbur/Ruth Ellen Stainbrook

11343 W 1900 Rd, La Cygne

Block name: This “March of Time” quilt block was designed with five hour glasses commemorating time the family spent on the farm working together. Favorite colors were used by daughter Doris McElreath.

37. Wanda Stainbrook

812 Market St, La Cygne

Block name: A pretty Red Bird barn quilt adorns an outbuilding at Wanda Stainbrook’s home in La Cygne. This 2'x2' ft. block was painted by Doris McElreath.

38. Pat Stanley

714 N 4th St, La Cygne

Block name: Sunflower Swain pattern was selected by the homeowner for a 4’x4’ quilt block located on a shed on 4th St. Best view Lincoln St looking North between 4th and Broadway streets.

39. Sandy Sullard

11512 W 359th St, Paola

Block name: This 4’x4’ get well gift, in 2014 from friends, features a Morning Star pattern. Located on a former dairy barn the property has been owned by the family for over 40 years.

40. Vickie & Gordon Thorson

593 W Sugarlake Dr, Mound City

Block name: Vickie Thorson of Sugar Valley Lake chose a Log Cabin Variation and Star quilt blocks. Her 2016 Country Haven quilt was the source of the Log Cabin block.

41. Cindy & Don Toburen Jr.

28116 W 319th St, Paola

Block name: Located on a Century old barn this 8’x8’ Triple Sunflowers Block was purchased by the homeowners. Appropriately using the KS state flower it’s mounted on a historic farmstead.

42. Linda Town

28906 Orchard Rd, Paola

Block name: Linda Town’s Pinwheel Star barn quilt hangs on her husband’s shop built in 1982. The land has been in their family since 1950.