Barn Quilts for Books

Barn Quilts for Books This is a project to benefit the Craig County, Virginia Library and increase tourism in the county. However, special orders can generally be accommodated.

The following information is taken from the web site for the Craig County Library:

www.craiglibrary.org

Barn Quilts For Books
A fundraising initiative to benefit the Craig County Public Library by the Friends of the Library and our Community That Cares. Barn Quilt - Craig Library.jpgDecorating barns has a history in America. In the mid-1800's German and Swiss immigrants honored their tradition

of painting stars, compass roses, or stylized birds on barns to celebrate their heritage and bring good fortune to their farms and communities. Through the mid-20th century it was common to find large advertising signs painted on barns and other rural buildings—the precursor to the modern billboard. Longing for tradition, rural counties across America today are restoring this art to honor loved ones, commemorate important events, and celebrate a shared heritage of hard work and the strong bonds of community by dressing their barns with QUILTS! Exercising commitment to history and community, individuals, families, businesses, and organizations can sponsor the creation of barn quilts. Property owners and public buildings can play host by displaying the painted quilts for the enjoyment of all who travel the byways. Thus we all work together promoting local tourism and saving the icon of America’s rural countryside—the BARN! Craig County barn blocks are painted by community volunteers using the highest quality materials on lightweight aluminum sign board for ease of installation and to hold up well in all exterior applications. Most barn quilt blocks feature the simplest geometric forms of traditional quilting in a basic palette of bright colors making them easy to enjoy from a distance. While the term ‘barn quilt’ seemingly implies the need for a large dairy, horse, or hay barn, this just isn’t the case. This traditional art can be featured on smaller outbuildings like sheds, on fences or as yard signs. From storefronts to front porches, a barn quilt will add charm and build community anywhere. Barn quilts can be interior art, too. Make yours a bed headboard or display it over a fireplace. Sponsors often choose patterns that honor a special individual or memorialize a favorite family tradition or heirloom quilt. Others choose designs that speak to work or hobbies. Some just like the appeal of a certain design. There are thousands of quilt block patterns, so Craig County can be filled with an endless array of distinctive barn quilts. SPONSORING A CRAIG COUNTY BARN QUILT DOWNLOAD ORDER FORM

2' x 2' for $99 (after Sept. 1, 2015, $125)

4' x 4' for $199 (after Sept. 1, 2015, $250)

8' x 8' for $399 (after Sept. 1, 2015, $450)

Price includes the cost of materials and a tax-deductible donation to the Craig County Public Library. Receipts of donation are supplied. Special orders (e.g., special materials, paint colors, or intricate designs) will have additional costs assessed. Price does not include installation or any necessary site work. HOSTING A CRAIG COUNTY BARN QUILT

While most often the sponsor is able to display his barn quilt on his own property, many individuals, families, businesses, and organizations desire to commission barn quilts but do not have a suitable building or structure for display. They need a host. Please contact Matha Dillard ([email protected] or 540-864-7805) if you are willing to host a barn quilt on your property.

08/26/2018

Rural Craig County is just a bit more beautiful thanks to four years of work by a single artist, with a love for barn quilts - and the local library.

Here is a link to the Channel 10 barn quilt story:
08/24/2018

Here is a link to the Channel 10 barn quilt story:

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Good Morning Barn Quilts for Books Friends - Check out the new web site for our quilts and the trail map to visit them...
07/16/2017

Good Morning Barn Quilts for Books Friends - Check out the new web site for our quilts and the trail map to visit them in Craig County. www.barnquiltsforbooks.com.

A request was made for an ornament from Craig County for the Christmas tree in the governor’s mansion in Richmond. It ...
01/07/2017

A request was made for an ornament from Craig County for the Christmas tree in the governor’s mansion in Richmond. It represents the barn quilt on the New Castle library.

Here are some additions to the Bran Quilts of Craig County, Va.
01/07/2017

Here are some additions to the Bran Quilts of Craig County, Va.

Here are two of the new barn quilts that have gone up recently. The one on the left is called Hunter’s Star and is on R...
04/07/2016

Here are two of the new barn quilts that have gone up recently. The one on the left is called Hunter’s Star and is on Rt 42 at Sinking Creek. The one to the right is also on Rt. 42 on the Ross barn. They now have 4 sunflower themed BQ’s on the barn

Here’s one of the latest barn quilts to be displayed in Craig county. It’s displayed at the home of Lee and Like Greise...
12/09/2015

Here’s one of the latest barn quilts to be displayed in Craig county. It’s displayed at the home of Lee and Like Greiser in New Castle.

10/18/2015

Hi everyone -
We’re going to be at Joe’s trees again tomorrow. Come on over and talk about barn quilts as you shop for pumpkins

Come out to Joe’s Trees today - Sept. 26th to check out the barn Quilt display as week as all the other things they have...
09/26/2015

Come out to Joe’s Trees today - Sept. 26th to check out the barn Quilt display as week as all the other things they have. The barn quilt below, Moon and Star Over the Mountain is 2’ x 2’ and is for sale at $125.00 You can also buy a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to win a 4’ x 4’ barn quilt.

Another quilt just installed on Big Mountain Rd. This one is named “Lowlands to High Country"
09/08/2015

Another quilt just installed on Big Mountain Rd. This one is named “Lowlands to High Country"

This barn quilt just went up on Debbie Snead’s farm 267 Mountain Meadow Lane, New Castle, Va. The pattern is called Warn...
09/08/2015

This barn quilt just went up on Debbie Snead’s farm 267 Mountain Meadow Lane, New Castle, Va. The pattern is called Warner’s star in honor of Debbie’s great great great grandmother who created it and passed the quilt, with names on the back, to Debbie’s mom and Debbie

09/08/2015

Some of the barn quilts have been put up in other Virginia counties. On Sept. 1, seven of these went up on barns at Hickory Hill farm on Lusters Gate Road, Blacksburg VA. Several are visible from the road. If you are in the Ellett Valley, check them out.

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