Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement

I know some reviewers don't think this book was all that good, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! I didn't read it . . . may someday . . . I bought it for the pictures of the barn quilts. I remember seeing some as I was growing up, and my interest was recently rekindled since some of our local quilters have mounted barn quilts on their homes. I'd like one of my own.

This is what I would consider a very thought-provoking and well-written book! Also a lovely tribute to the "founder" of Barn Quilts and the American quilt trails all over the country. It really grabbed my attention - so much so that I rushed out and bought a 36" x 36" piece of furniture-quality plywood, paints, sealers, and protective coatings - even before I had finished reading the book! This will be one of my Spring or Summer projects here in Central Texas! I later figured out that most of the barn quilts are much larger than my board; however, one of our barns is close to the farm-to-market road, so it should work out fine for this barn. The other barn is farther back, so it may require a 48" x 48" board - which I also have! I wish there could have been more pictures of the many described barn quilts. And it also would have been nice if the instructions for actually making a barn quilt had been included. I'll muddle my way through my project and some time this year, Texas will have at least one more Barn Quilt on display!

Fascinating book ! As an art quilter, it was so interesting to me to see quilts that are made of wood that decorate barns and other exterior surfaces. Because of this book, my husband designed and made a beautiful "Barn Quilt" of his own design that we have at our home :-D

Not what I was looking for - writing is oK but I would have liked to know where the barns where and info about the areas the barns where in. Writer tries to be all artsy and the plain truth is, that is not necessary in this type of book.

excellent book, wonderful travels, Author spoke in our area, great to meet the author in person, invite her to speak in your town. We just put up an Art Quilt Mural in Oakhurst, Calif. and have exciting plans to grow our art quilt Trails through the county.

Cannot think of a better trail to follow. The stories are the best.

good read

Great book on the history of the barn quilt in America! Beautiful photographs and well-written!

This book tells the story of the Barn Quilt trail movement in a bunch of states. Much of it is fairly boring, and it could be a lot shorter and tell the story just as well. The writing is fair. The photos are quite nice, but the author frequently talks about barns/quilts for which there are no photos, which is frustrating. More photos and less text would make it more interesting--just photos in the order they are along the road, with a short story about each one, would be more effective.

Barn Quilts opens up a whole new aspect for anyone who is passionate about quilting. The quilts are paintings replicating traditional patterns which pay hommage to the women who also played their part in the pioneering movement of America. Reading about the founder of this creative movement is fascinating and moving and leads you into further study. The text would have benefitted from a few more illustrations but that is its only downside. A great book and definitely one for quilters to enjoy at their leisure.

I know some reviewers don't think this book was all that good, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! I didn't read it . . . may someday . . . I bought it for the pictures of the barn quilts. I remember seeing some as I was growing up, and my interest was recently rekindled since some of our local quilters have mounted barn quilts on their homes. I'd like one of my own.

This is what I would consider a very thought-provoking and well-written book! Also a lovely tribute to the "founder" of Barn Quilts and the American quilt trails all over the country. It really grabbed my attention - so much so that I rushed out and bought a 36" x 36" piece of furniture-quality plywood, paints, sealers, and protective coatings - even before I had finished reading the book! This will be one of my Spring or Summer projects here in Central Texas! I later figured out that most of the barn quilts are much larger than my board; however, one of our barns is close to the farm-to-market road, so it should work out fine for this barn. The other barn is farther back, so it may require a 48" x 48" board - which I also have! I wish there could have been more pictures of the many described barn quilts. And it also would have been nice if the instructions for actually making a barn quilt had been included. I'll muddle my way through my project and some time this year, Texas will have at least one more Barn Quilt on display!

Fascinating book ! As an art quilter, it was so interesting to me to see quilts that are made of wood that decorate barns and other exterior surfaces. Because of this book, my husband designed and made a beautiful "Barn Quilt" of his own design that we have at our home :-D

Not what I was looking for - writing is oK but I would have liked to know where the barns where and info about the areas the barns where in. Writer tries to be all artsy and the plain truth is, that is not necessary in this type of book.

excellent book, wonderful travels, Author spoke in our area, great to meet the author in person, invite her to speak in your town. We just put up an Art Quilt Mural in Oakhurst, Calif. and have exciting plans to grow our art quilt Trails through the county.

Cannot think of a better trail to follow. The stories are the best.

good read

Great book on the history of the barn quilt in America! Beautiful photographs and well-written!

This book tells the story of the Barn Quilt trail movement in a bunch of states. Much of it is fairly boring, and it could be a lot shorter and tell the story just as well. The writing is fair. The photos are quite nice, but the author frequently talks about barns/quilts for which there are no photos, which is frustrating. More photos and less text would make it more interesting--just photos in the order they are along the road, with a short story about each one, would be more effective.

Barn Quilts opens up a whole new aspect for anyone who is passionate about quilting. The quilts are paintings replicating traditional patterns which pay hommage to the women who also played their part in the pioneering movement of America. Reading about the founder of this creative movement is fascinating and moving and leads you into further study. The text would have benefitted from a few more illustrations but that is its only downside. A great book and definitely one for quilters to enjoy at their leisure.

Bought this for my wife....an avid quilter. We noticed the many barn quilts while driving country roads in Wisconsin. Beautiful works of art. The book has excellent photography and is written quite well. Now my wife is planning a "barn quilt" for the side of the garage facing the water at our lake home!!! Recommended.

very interesting

Suzi Parron's new book clears up the mysteries about the wonderful, brightly-colored quilt squares that have appeared on rural buildings coast-to-coast. While bringing people into the country side on barn quilt tours, the brilliant decorations are a source of pride and identity for rural residents. We're just getting started painting them in mid-Missouri and it's great to have a record of what's gone before. This is a fun, well-written and researched book with lots of illustrations and will be a beloved addition to the libraries of quilters, barn lovers and art afficianados everywhere.

This book is everything, the author said it would be (in an interview).It is so well written that you feel like you are with the writer traveling throughout each state, seeing the barn quilts. Each visit to one of the barn quilts is a history lesson. A second book is being written, I cant wait.

here in Kittitas County, Washington state, we have approximately 100 barn quilts. they are fascinating and I love to see the hobby I cherish put out there for all to see. this book is well written and so very interesting. I would recommend it to my quilting friends

Have begun spending time reading and admiring the beautiful pictures in the book. It has increased my desire to go and see them all. I have seen several of the ones in Iowa. I would like to see more people do this. I'm considering doing one on my house as the barn is too far off the road. Hoping their will be volume 2.

Very wonderful book! I am a member of a quilt guild and we are planning a barn quilt for each of our homes or barns. Have the first meeting this May, 2014. When we have done that, we propose to start a trail in our county and if successful, to extend ourselves to 4 other counties to help them begin a trail. This book is so very HELPFUL!

While in Iowa, I saw many quilt squares painted/displayed on barns and wondered about the history of these. A fellow quilter recommended this book to me and I am so glad she did!

This tells the story of barn quilts, I just finished my own. I expected a book of pictures, but got a much deeper look into the lives and history behind those who have joined the barn quilt movement. Very well written for what could have been a boring subject.

I am so enjoying this book! A friend had one that I glanced thru but knew immediately that I'd want one of my own. As a long-time quilter, this tells a story I've actually been involved in, on a very small scale. I have a barn quilt & I made a second one for a dear friend of mine. We both have them up for the world to enjoy! ~GAquiltR~

Very nice book especially to give for a gift to one who adores searching for Barn Quilts. I gave this book to my friend who is a "barn quilt searcher". She was most grateful and continues to enjoy it. The photography in this book is very good. The information most interesting.

Thought it would have more information on where each barn square was located. You have to go online to find that information. Can't just take the book and start looking for them.

This book was so much more interesting to read than I first thought it would be. The only thing that could have made it better would have been photos of each and every barn quilt she talks about! I would have paid more, too, for more pages of colored barn photos.

Lovely book. Like the concept of quilts on barns!

I have been following the barn quilt movement from its inception and often stop to take photos of barn quilts myself. I very much enjoyed this book by Suzi Parron which has allowed me to see the different quilt trails in the US and plot out my next travels!

Suzi Parron is really into the barn quilt movement and documents its beginnings and how it has spread. I wish she had included some instructions for people who want to make them. My understanding is that she is working on a second book. Perhaps she will have some practical tips in it.

Love this book

Well done! I can't wait until spring so I can go out and look for these barns myself.

This is a great book on barn quilts. The author tells the story of the barn quilt movement with the creator of the first barn quilt who started this modern art craze. The photos are gorgeous and authentic from grassroots Americans across the country. A fantastic read!

Love this book.

Wonderful book

We used this to go and visit some barn quilts. There are better and more complete guides for the specific area we were visiting online for free, but this let us know where to look and go. Great overall guide/picture.

I have this book packaged and ready to send to my friend. It is a lovely book with brightly colored photos and a good history of how the Barn Quilt project began.

Excellent coffee table book

I have really enjoyed reading this book & looking @ the pictures. I first checked this book out from our local library, but then decided that I wanted to own it. The original barn quilt trail is close to us & I had seen some of the barn quilts. Now I have really enjoyed reading about them & learning how the movement originated.

My husband goes thru the book and picks out ones he likes and makes them for me 2ft by 2ft he has made two dozen so far.Drive by Franklin Rd in Stow Ohio and check them out on our backyard fence barn and garage.

Being raised on a farm this book has lots of super stories and photos. It is made even better because the farm quilt on the cover is located on my family farm.

This was a great find for my sisters gift since she loves barn quilts! Beautiful book with tons of photographs.

I live near the "Quilt Trail" in southern Ohio and have always been fascinated by them. This is a great source of history and pictures of them, which I didn't know extended all the way up into Canada.

There is an entire movement in the Mid-West with many farmers putting painted pquilt blocks on their barns. So beautiful.

This book is well documented,and interesting reading.

My sister-in-law loves this.

Loved the pictures. Easy to follow instructions and information on quilts and also constructing ones own painting to hang as a barn quilt. Quickly sent.

I had hoped that this was more of a picture book than it is, the information is wonderful, but I had hoped the pictures would be bigger.

Lots of pictures and some from many states. My wife is a quilter and really likes it. Highly recommend it.

Well written !

I wanted to know where these quilt barns are located and this book helped. The photos are nice too! Good quality paper was used.

I have tried a lot of the quilts and enjoy them

We have a Quilt Trail in our Community and this book includes our little town! We are thrilled to be included.

wonderful pictures

It was just what I was looking for. I have fabric drawings that match the quilts on the barns. So purchasing this book has been very interesting.

This book has the patterns that I have been searching to cross-stitch. It's the best. I will be using almost all of these patterns

This was for my sister and she loved this book. She's quite into history among other things and she enjoyed reading this book.

THIS BOOK IS FASCINATING. IT TAKES YOU ON A TOUR OF OUR COUNTRY REVEALING THE MANY DIFFERENT BLOCKS THAT WERE CHOSEN IN DIFFERENT STATES AND THE THOUGHTS AND PEOPLE BEHIND THEM.

Fantastic

thanks

I have a barn quilt, so am very interested in seeing what others have on their barns and their stories!

Great inspiration

Totally enjoying the stories in this book. I have my own quilt block on my barn and enjoy seeing what everyone else is doing and why.

More pictures less history.

HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO SIT DOWN AND READ THE WHOLE BOOK YET, BUT I HAVE IS INTERESTING. HOPEFULLY I WILL GET SOME TIME SOON, I HAVE A FRIEND WAITING TO SEE IT ALSO

beautiful!

good author

Excellent book with lots of beautiful barn quilts. This history and dialog included in the book is fascinating. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in barn quilts.

Looking forward to checking this out!!

This was a gift for a friend and she liked it.

I am in the process of drafting my own barn quilt because of Suzi.

Nice book. Fast Delivery

great guide

I ordered this for my Secret Santa quilting friend. She has a barn and they are thinking of painting a pattern. Perfect!

Very interesting book, with some nice photos. It definitely met all of my expectations. I bought this book for my wife after we saw a feature on television about barn quilts in Minnesota .

I enjoyed this book and was inspired to make a Barn Quilt of my own.

I am Frank's wife. I love to look at quilts and reading about the history of the Barn Quilt Trail. Finding out where all the tails are.

wonderful, knowledgeable and fun to own! I learned a lot about the history of barn quilts. The author has a way of making you feel you are there!

I love the history and exposure that this project gives. This gives me inspiration to do something at my house.

These are simple, American quilt designs that we are using to build stained glass window panels from. Very good, very useful and the simple patterns that abound in this book are ideal for stained glass as well as quilting.

I am enjoying reading about the choice of quilt blocks used.

Beautiful book.

The book containted interesting patterns but the best part was about the trails that you could travel to see quilt patterns.

The history is well documented and interesting. Pictures are clear. It covers most of the United States and invites visitors to the beautiful countryside and off the Interstates.