🎨🏡 Barn Quilt Class – Paint Your Own Piece of History! 🏡🎨
Join us for a Barn Quilt Class and create your very own 2’x2’ masterpiece with artist Carol Mitchell with Barn quilt Squares by Carol.
🖌️ No experience needed—all materials are included!
📅 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Town of Nashville Parks & Recreation
💰 Cost: $88 for Nashville Residents | $103 for Non-Residents
✨ The Rich History of Barn Quilts ✨
Barn quilts are vibrant, hand-painted quilt block designs that decorate barns, homes, and public spaces. Their origins are rooted in both early American quilting traditions and the decorative barn painting practices of the 19th century.
In the 1800s, many rural communities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Midwest used geometric folk art, such as hex signs and painted symbols, to decorate barns. These designs were often believed to bring good luck, protect livestock, or represent family heritage. At the same time, quilting was a vital part of early American life, with families passing down unique patterns through generations.
Fast forward to 2001, when Donna Sue Groves of Ohio sought to honor her mother’s quilting legacy by painting a quilt square on her family barn. This simple idea sparked a movement, and soon, barn quilt trails began popping up across the U.S., turning rural roads into living galleries of folk art and history. Today, barn quilts celebrate both traditional craftsmanship and community storytelling, preserving the artistry of quilting while enhancing local landscapes.
🔹 Want to be part of this tradition?
📌 Register here:
https://townofnashvillenc.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Don’t miss this opportunity to create a stunning barn quilt for your home while keeping a piece of American history alive! 🎨🏡 Tag a friend and sign up today!
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