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(Not So) Speechless Sunday in Bristol Tn Va.....The Quilt Trail!

By Rob Thomas

Real Estate Agent with Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 TN and VA

July 17, 2011 03:04 AM

(Not So) Speechless Sunday in Bristol Tn Va.....The Quilt Trail!

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I often run across a barn or two that have quilts displayed on them. They are normally barns that are still in really good shape. After some research, I found the history of these unique barns. The quilt squares on barns were originally meant as a tribute to a loved one and also to attract people to the country side. It started with a woman from Ohio named Donna Groves, who in 2001, wanted to paint a quilt square on her barn in order to honor her mother. Friends got together to paint and also envisioned a "trail of quilt barns".

Farmers also saw the benefit of this as a great way to pull people in to realize the beauty of their land and to honor a quilting tradition so popular in colonial times.

Thus began the tradition of painting a quilt square pattern on the side of barns! If you get a chance start following the quilt trail....You'll be glad you diud!

This is just another one of those traditions I will honor and enjoy by bringing you more photos of these great images of time going by in the Bristol TN/VA area.

And Remember For All Of Your Real Estate Needs In The Bristol Tn Va and Surrounding Area....GoWithRobThomas.com

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Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Rob- I didn't know of this tradition but you can bet I'm going to look for them on our next road trip up north.

Jul 17, 2011 04:31 AM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Rob, That is interesting! It is also a lot of work, Great photo! Have a great Sunday!

Jul 17, 2011 05:31 AM

Maria Morton

Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Rob, I've seen those quilt squares on barns; always liked them, never knew the story. Thanks!

Jul 17, 2011 07:32 AM

Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS

Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC

Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Great bit of history to go with your great photos Rob. Nothing like the combination of quilts and barns in the country!

Jul 17, 2011 10:50 AM

Judith Parker

ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC

CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Rob, very interesting barn. It immediately reminded me of Amish country in Pennsylvania. You see a lot of quilts and emblems like this. Thanks for sharing!

Jul 17, 2011 01:26 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Thanks for the comments.....I really appreciate each one.....Thanks again!
Hope you have a great night! ---Rob

Go Vols!

Jul 17, 2011 01:39 PM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

A great looking quilt, Rob.

It is a very nice story of how it became about.

Jul 17, 2011 02:02 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Rob: You should visit the Quilt Museun in Lancaster, PA.

Blooming for you!

Jul 17, 2011 02:28 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Rob,

That is a fantastic insight into Americana. Don't think I had heard of that before. :)

Steve

Jul 17, 2011 05:43 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Joshua.....Thanks!

Roy.....I bet it's awesome....Thanks!

Steve....Me either....Thanks!
Hope you have a great week! ---Rob

Go Vols!

Jul 17, 2011 10:51 PM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Rob... thanks for sharing that great story and history. I have never seen a barn with a painted quilt on it before, so thanks for teaching me something new today. I've always been an admirer of the people who had the patience to make quilts, and by old barns too. The combination of the two is intriguing.

Now that I know the history behind the barn and the quilt, I'll keep my eyes open. What an impressive legacy to leave behind and understand.

Jul 17, 2011 11:20 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

First time I heard of this. Very interesting. I too, say Go Vols!, as long as they beat everyone but the Gators!!

Jul 18, 2011 12:15 AM

Keith Gilkey

Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD

410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

Rob, Great story I learned something this morning. Love the photo! Have a nice day!

Jul 18, 2011 12:58 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

There are lots of barns in NC that also have quilts painted on them too, Rob. They are so pretty.

Jul 18, 2011 01:43 AM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening to you Rob

Rob, this here sure is another mighty fine looking Barn photo. This Barn sure has a mighty fine quilt on it.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Jul 18, 2011 04:38 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Rob, as often as I visit my brother in Tennessee, I have never seen a barn with a quilt...I will start looking for them since I didn't know about this tradition. Thanks for the history of quilts on barns in TN.

Jul 18, 2011 05:36 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Rob That is interesting - inquisitive minds learn interesting things

Jul 19, 2011 06:57 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Thanks for all the comments....I really appreciate you stopping by!
Hope you have a great day! ---Rob

Go Vols!

Jul 19, 2011 10:33 AM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Rob,

Congratulations, this post is now featured in the AR Group "Americana." :)

Steve

Jul 19, 2011 05:44 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Steve.....Thanks!
Hope you have a great day! ---Rob

Go Vols!

Jul 20, 2011 12:45 AM

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