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
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
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.
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
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
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:
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
International Harvester, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: Our family has always farmed using International Harvester equipment.
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
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: 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
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.
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.
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
Alpine Cross, Homestead national monument
Location: West peak of the small shed Inspiration:
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.
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
Harvest Star, Homestead national monument
Location: along west 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... More
National parks: Unknown - public domain image
Location: Gage County Historical Society Inspiration: Public domain photograph of primitivism, folk art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Broken Dishes, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: I liked the bright colors
Children Take Flight - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Inspiration: The resources of the library; books, speakers, films, etc. are a wonderful way to encourage children to let their imaginations take flight to new places and new learning opportunities.
Crayon Box, Homestead national monument
Location: Beatrice Public Library Children's Garden Inspiration: A crayon box was an appropriate block for a Children's Garden.
Corn and Beans - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: East side of the machine shed Inspiration: A farmer for over 50 years, corn and beans were the primary crops he raised.
Corn and Beans - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Inspiration: I liked the colors and we are John Deere people.
Ohio star/Evening Star - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Peak of the garage Inpiration: I liked the pattern. This pattern was first published in 1935.
Indian Puzzle - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: East side of house Inspiration: A birthday gift from my sister. A companion block can be seen at 1501 Garfield, Beatrice. This block was first published in 1936 in the Chicago Tribune.