STOKES COUNTY, N.C. — Barn quilts are an extra measure of beauty in an already scenic landscape. “That pop of color makes all the difference, it catches your eyes,” said Lauren Byron, with Market on ...

“Barn quilts” is a somewhat deceptive term. They are not something that could keep someone or an animal warm on cold nights spent in a barn. Instead, it refers to boards painted to look like elaborate ...

Gwen Johnson’s latest quilt starts with an eight-point star in brown, slate blue and a neutral pastel. Triangles come next and to finish, she surrounds the block with a frame of blue and brown.

A student’s completed work is seen following a wood barn quilts program in the Exploration Commons classroom on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The students learned the basics of color mapping in laser ...

Phyllis DeWys wasn’t expecting to get as inspired as she did while accompanying her husband on a pheasant hunt. “I go out in the field,” she said. “I don’t carry a gun. I don’t find any pleasure in it ...

A public arts movement in the North Country, painted wooden quilt squares known as Barn Quilts, continues to grow in popularity. The town of... Aug 03, 2018 — A public arts movement in the North ...

Cindy Haffner of rural Rose City, along with her committee members, received a grant to help fund the project.