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Have you noticed the many beautiful and eye-catching quilt blocks which have recently been appearing on barns around Madison County, Kentucky?  These lovely additions recognize two very important Madison County traditions:  tobacco farming and quilting. The quilt blocks are the result of the dedication and imagination of the supporters of the Kentucky Quilt Trail-Madison County Project.  The displays are being hung along a designated trail throughout the county.

 A driving trail brochure containing locations and directions is now available at the following locations:  Madison County Extension Center, Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea (exit 77 on I-75), Richmond Kentucky Tourism, Berea Kentucky Tourism, and the Visitor Center on College Square in Berea. The brochure is updated at regular intervals as additional quilt blocks are hung.  

 

If you are interested in having a quilt put on a barn, or if you would like to make a donation to the project, please call the Extension Center (859-623-4072).  A donation of $300 will cover the painting and hanging of one quilt block.

Quilt Trail Blocks Summer 2009 Update…

  • The Tree of Life will be put back up at the original location at the church in Kirksville.

  • The Double Star and Double "T" are still standing at the Tussey farm.

  • Due to a terrible fire, we lost the St. Charles Star when the Acres of Land Winery burned to the ground. The quilt will be replaced when the winery is rebuilt. McCready Manor residents will bear the cost of the replacement quilt.

  • We also lost two quilts due to the tornado in May, 2009. The Star Flower and The Sunflower were both destroyed. They were hung on the Tussey farm in Kirksville. We know of no plans to replace them at this time.