Eight Pointed Star - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: 1515 North 15th St., Beatrice, NE 68310 Front of shed in backyard Inspiration: Honor my mother-in-law who enjoyed quilting and had made many quilts all by hand.
Civil War Block - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Gage County Historical Society & Museum Inspiration: This block is one of 16 blocks that make up a quilt used by a Union soldier during the Civil War. The soldier was originally from Ohio, but was in... More
Civil War Block - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Gage County Historical Society and Museum Inspiration: This block is one of 16 blocks that make up a quilt used by a Union soldier during the Civil War. The soldier was originally from Ohio, but was ... More
Colorado - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Antiques Paradise Inspiration: I liked the pattern and we were able to use the same colors that are in the design painted on the north side of our building. In the early 1900's, Hearth and Home Magaz... More
Colorado - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Antiques Paradise Inspiration: I liked the pattern and we were able to use the same colors that are in the design painted on the north side of our building. In the early 1900's, Hearth and Home Magaz... More
8 Pointed Star - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: The block is located in the peak of the small barn which is behind the house on the west side of the lot Inspiration: I liked the pattern. I used colors that would go with our barn and be a great add... More
Broken Dishes, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: I liked the bright colors
Clay's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of barn Inspiration: This year the Nebraska Angus Association held their annual meeting at our farm. I wanted to honor my father-in-law with this block. He is a charter member of the association.
Double Aster, Homestead national monument
Location: The block is located on a fence, 3.5 miles north of the Pickrell corner Inspiration: I liked the colors and the pattern.
Star Pointed Pinwheel - and an assortment of other blocks
Location: 70866 Hwy. 99, Burchard, NE On front of the barn that faces the Highway. Inspiration: As a child I loved pinwheels and in quilt designs I have always been partial to stars. So by combining the two con... More
Haley's Star, "Sand" Quilt - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: 18200 SW 114, Crete, NE 68333 On shed. Inspiration: Our daughter, Haley, is an artist, and I asked her to come up with a design. And she picked the colors - I love the bright colors! Can't miss it wh... More
Tahoe Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The colors are the ones used in a quilt that I had my mother make and hand quilt for our son Scott's wedding.
Clay's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of barn Inspiration: This year the Nebraska Angus Association held their annual meeting at our farm. I wanted to honor my father-in-law with this block. He is a charter member of the association.
Carpenter's Wheel, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: My first block was very simple and easy, so I decided I wanted something more challenging. This was it!!
Margaret's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The block honors my mother, Margaret. Her favorite color was purple, and she enjoyed her flower gardens, so this block seemed appropriate.
Liberty Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Rice Lodge, 302 Main St, Odell, NE 68415 Inspiration: I loved the patriotic look of the block. My husband made the frame and flower box for it.
Ribbons Two, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The Design fits in with the work that Jane does as a 4-H coordinator and Gage County Fair
National parks: Pinwheel - public domain image
Location: The block is mounted on a machine shed Inspiration: I liked the pattern.
No Place Like Home - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: 23837 South 1st Rd, Beatrice, NE 68310 On shed south of house. Inspiration: When we purchased a small acerage we decided to combine our names and call it OZLAND. When I was looking for a quilt patte... More
Barn Quilt Quest - Homestead National Monument of America
You are invited to join in the Barn Quilt Quest! This interactive webpage allows you to view barn quilts, see their addresses, and navigate to the locations using the map. This website is best viewed full scre... More
National parks: Lighthouse - public domain image
Location: Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bow Tie, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: We liked the pattern and the bright colors in the design.
Star in My Window - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Sack Lumber Inspiration: A simple block with lots of blue in the pattern.
Clay's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of barn Inspiration: We are Husker fans, and so I wanted to use Nebraska colors
Guiding Star, Homestead national monument
Location: East side of the machine shed Inspiration: A teacher for over 50 years, starting at the age of 16 in a one-room school, this teacher served as a guiding star, fostering a love of learning for her many... More
State of Nebraska - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Inspiration: Our family was one of the early settlers in Gage County, immigrating from Germany. It was important for us to honor the state tha has been our home for so many years.
National parks: Pinwheel - public domain image
Location: Inspiration: I liked the colors and the simple design. Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Whirlwind - public domain image
Location: The block is located on the base of the windmill Inspiration: The block seemed appropriate for a windmill.
Clay's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of barn Inspiration:
Eastern Star, Homestead national monument
The design was inspired by the fact my parents had always put a lighted star on their barn at Christmas. They no longer put that star up, so I decided to make a star design to hang on their barn. I call it "Eas... More
Friendship Star, Homestead national monument
Location: The block is located on the east side of a small shed east of the house Inspiration: I liked the simple pattern and the color combination.
8 Pointed Star - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: The block is located in the peak of the small barn which is behind the house on the west side of the lot Inspiration: I liked the pattern. I used colors that would go with our barn and be a great add... More
Nine Patch in a Square - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Location: The block is mounted on a machine shed Inspiration: It looked easy for my first attempt at making a barn quilt.
Mariner's Star, Homestead national monument
Location: 57725 Hwy. 4, Plymouth, NE 68424 Along the highway by our lane. Inspiratioin: I just liked it - simple but striking.
Corn and Beans - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: East side of machine shed Inspiration: A farmer for over 50 years, corn and beans were the primary crops he raised.
Alpine Cross, Homestead national monument
Location: West peak of the small shed Inspiration:
Sarah's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: This is a truly family quilt. My name is Sarah. My husband is a model railroader, and so the red signifies the red flashing lights of a railroad crossing and the yellow the train light ... More
Children Take Flight - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Inspiration: The block honors my mother, Margaret. Her favorite color was purple, and she enjoyed her flower gardens, so this block seemed appropriate.
Floral Centerpiece, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of the garage Inspiration: I like bright, bold colors, and enjoy creating flower arrangements and floral decorations for myself and others.
Monkey Wrench, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: This block honors my husband's mother. It is a block from one of her quilts.
Blazing Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Sunroom Inspiration: It looked fairly easy
American Flag, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Flower Basket, Homestead national monument
Location: Garden Fence Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Sawtooth - public domain image
Location: Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Margaret's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The block honors my mother, Margaret. Her favorite color was purple, and she enjoyed her flower gardens, so this block seemed appropriate.
National parks: Unknown - public domain image
Location: 37413 S.W. 75th Rd., Odell, NE 68415 The gray one is on the office on the farm. The other is along the road. Inspiration: The one on the building is one we wanted to match the color of the building ... More
Double Pinwheel, Homestead national monument
Location: Garden Fence Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Double Pinwheel, Homestead national monument
Location: Garden Fence Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Starwheels - public domain image
Location: 516 S. Hazen Street, Blue Springs, NE 68318 On house garage, facing west. Easily viewed from Hazen Street Inspiration: On house garage, facing west. Easily viewed from Hazen Street.
Flying Geese, Homestead national monument
Location: Garden Fence Inspiration: I liked the colors and movement of the pattern.
Friendship Star, Homestead national monument
Location: The block is located on the east side of a small shed east of the house Inspiration: I liked the simple pattern and the color combination.
Guiding Star, Homestead national monument
Location: East side of the machine shed Inspiration: A teacher for over 50 years, starting at the age of 16 in a one-room school, this teacher served as a guiding star, fostering a love of learning for her many... More
Tahoe Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The colors are the ones used in a quilt that I had my mother make and hand quilt for our son Scott's wedding.
No Place Like Home - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Inspiration: My husband's nickname is Oz. When I saw this block, it reminded me of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, and her statement that there was no place like home.
International Harvester, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: Our family has always farmed using International Harvester equipment.
Rolling Pinwheel, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: I liked the simple design and the colors.
Harvest Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Along side of garage Inspiration: Coming from a farm background, we remember the importance of harvest time, and the long hours it could mean. The rich fall colors of the block remind us of corn, bea... More
Log Cabin, Homestead national monument
Location: Peak of Garage Inspiration: I have always like the Log Cabin pattern, and so I wanted to use it for my barn quilt
National parks: Pinwheel - public domain image
Location: U.S. 77 & W Lilac Rd Beatrice NE 68310
Star in My Window - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Blue Valley Door Co. Inspiration: A simple block with lots of blue in the pattern.
Quarters with a Best Friend - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Location: Inspiration: This pattern was picked by my husband, who also helped to pick out the fabrics for a full-sized quilt. When the quilt was finished, we decided we also needed a barn quilt in the same pat... More
Windblade Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Wooden chair at the west end of the garden Inspiration: This was the first block I painted. Since then, I have painted more as gifts and as decorations in our backyard garden.
Double Aster, Homestead national monument
Location: The block is located on a fence, 3.5 miles north of the Pickrell corner Inspiration: I liked the colors and the pattern.
Children Take Flight - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Beatrice Public Library's Children's Garden Inspiration: The resources of the library; books, speakers, films, etc. are a wonderful way to encourage children to let their imaginations take flight to n... More
Family Ties, Homestead national monument
Location: 27832 SW 117 RD, Beatrice, NE 68310 Along road. Inspiration: I like the design and color.
Sister's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: 208 N. Madison Ave., Plymouth, NE 68424 Garage door Inspiration: Just liked the block, and it made me think of my 3 daughters
Log Cabin, Homestead national monument
Location: Peak of Garage Inspiration: I have always like the Log Cabin pattern, and so I wanted to use it for my barn quilt
Not Pictured, Homestead national monument
Filler Photo Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Whirlwind - public domain image
Location: Inspiration: I wanted something bright and colorful at this intersection of the road.
Flower Basket, Homestead national monument
Location: Garden ence Inpiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Spinning Spools, Homestead national monument
Location: 307 E Madden Ave Box 204 I have 2 quilt panels and will alternate the display on my front deck. Both panels are different but are spools pattern. Inspiration: I am a seamstress and sew and tailor constantly.
Lemoyne Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The pattern is bright, eye catching, and colorful. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Starwheels & Stripes n' Spinning
Location: 57645 Hwy 4, Plymouth, NE 68424 Along road. Inspiration: I chose these designs for their simplicity and used bright colors to accentuate the lines. Quilts are not only part of America's history but a... More
Spring Flowers, Homestead national monument
Location: East side of small shed Inspiration: I love to do fabric quilting, and so I was intrigued with the idea of doing a Barn Quilt. As a result, we have a variety of them display on our property.
Party Hat, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: Barn quilt blocks serve as an excellent way for my twin grandsons, who are mentally challenged, to express themselves in a creative way. I draw the blocks on the boards, and they paint them.
Windblade Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Wooden chair at the west end of the garden Inspiration: This was the first block I painted. Since then, I have painted more as gifts and as decorations in our backyard garden.
Party Hat, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: Barn quilt blocks serve as an excellent way for my twin grandsons, who are mentally challenged, to express themselves in a creative way. I draw the blocks on the boards, and they paint them.
Flight of Swallows - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Inspiration: I liked the pattern and bright colors.
Patriotic Heart, Homestead national monument
Location: Mounted on the east side of the house Inspiration: I wanted something patriotic, and this was a unique pattern.
National parks: Sawtooth - public domain image
Location: Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Becky's Barn Quilt and earring tree 008 (1)
Location: 13319 W. Elm Rd., DeWitt, NE 68341 Barn Quilt on small shed and another on garage. Inspiration: USA It is important to remember our heritage in the past and for the future generations.
National parks: Unknown - public domain image
Location: Gage County Historic Society Inspiration: Public domain photograph of primitivism, folk art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Lighthouse - public domain image
Location: Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Double Crossroads, Homestead national monument
Location: Garden Fence Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Unknown - public domain image
Location: 528 12th Road, Oketo, KS 66518 It should be visible from roadway or driveway. Inspiration: I saw this design on the cover of the program booklet and immediately saw how it resembled an old quilt docu... More
National parks: Whirlwind - public domain image
Location: The block is located on the base of the windmill Inspiration: The block seemed appropriate for a windmill.
Double Crossroads, Homestead national monument
Location: Garden Fence Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Unknown - public domain image
Location: Blue Valley Door Company Inspiration:
Not Pictured, Homestead national monument
Photo Filler Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Floral Centerpiece, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of the garage Inspiration: I like bright, bold colors, and enjoy creating flower arrangements and floral decorations for myself and others.
Wisconsin Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: My family were farmers. They always drove John Deere equipment.
Farmers Daughter, Homestead national monument
Location: Quilt Stitches Store Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Patriotic Heart, Homestead national monument
Location: Mounted on the east side of the house Inspiration: I wanted something patriotic, and this was a unique pattern.
Ribbons Two, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The Design fits in with the work that Jane does as a 4-H coordinator and Gage County Fair
Patriotic Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Rice Hospital Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Starwheels & Stripes n' Spinning - Homestead National Monument of Ame...
Location: 57645 Hwy 4, Plymouth, NE 68424 Along road. Inspiration: I chose these designs for their simplicity and used bright colors to accentuate the lines. Quilts are not only part of America's history but a... More
Sarah's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: This is a truly family quilt. My name is Sarah. My husband is a model railroader, and so the red signifies the red flashing lights of a railroad crossing and the yellow the train light ... More
National parks: Whirlwind - public domain image
Location: Inspiration: I wanted something bright and colorful at this intersection of the road.
Quarters with a Best Friend - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Location: Inspiration: This pattern was picked by my husband, who also helped to pick out the fabrics for a full-sized quilt. When the quilt was finished, we decided we also needed a barn quilt in the same pa... More
Corn and Beans - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Inspiration: I liked the colors and we are John Deere people.