Boyle County Barn Quilts

"Tangled Star"

JD and Beverly Devins

328 North Jackson Street, Perryville

JD and Beverly Devins chose the Tangled Star pattern because they believe it reflects how the people of Perryville and central KY felt during the Civil War and the Battle of Perryville.  The quilt block was made possible by:  pattern developer Judi Adams and painters:  Beverly Devins, Teresa Martin, Barbara Brummett, and Mary Ann Sharp.  It was installed on July 8, 2008.

Directions:  From Perryville travel 1/2 mile out Jackson Street (also known as Battlefield Road), barn is on the right, brick entrance across from the blue and black barn.

"W"

Mary Francis Moore

5280 White Oak Rd., Junction City

This is an original design developed from the collaboration of Ms. Moore and Judi Adams.  The "W" is for Walker of which the farm is known as the Walker home place and has been in the Walker family since 1881.  It was painted by Mary Francis Moore, Isabel Carter (her sister) and other family members.  It was installed on December 3, 2008.

Directions: From Junction City take Hwy. 37, farm is on left, white barn, fences and house trimmed in green, sets back off road.

"Bear Paw"

Douglas and Beth Coyle

Cocanougher Lane, Perryville

The Coyle's chose the Bear Paw pattern due to old stories of a bear being sited on the farm years ago and for being a wildlife enthusiast.  The quilt block was made possible by pattern developer:  Judi Adams and painters: Teresa Martin and Mary Ann Sharp.  It was installed on July 8, 2008.

Directions:  From Perryville travel 3.3 miles out Hwy. 150 toward Springfield, turn right onto Cocanougher Lane.  Barn/silo on right about 1/2 mile out by large pond.

"Rose of Sharon"

Bobby and Geraldine Dietrich

1992 Fisher Ford Road, Lancaster

The Mrs. Dietrich chose the Rose of Sharon pattern because her grandmother made this quilt pattern for her father and her mother made one for her.  She still has her Rose of Sharon quilt.  the quilt block was made possible by pattern developer:  Judi Adams and painters:  Geraldine Dietrich, Gisela Zedack, Judi Adams, Isabel Carter, and Carlene Moore.  It was installed on December 3, 2008.

Directions:  From Danville take Hwy. 34 east, cross  Herrington Lake into Garrard County, turn left onto Fisher Ford Road, go 2 miles to Hwy. 1355, it is the first barn on left on Hwy. 1355.

"Dove Descending"

Fred and Louise Dearborn

495 Clifton Road, Danville

Mrs. Dearborn created the Dove Descending pattern herself.  the dove is a favorite family hunting bird and a meaningful Christian symbol.  Mrs. Dearborn completed all aspect of this quilt block from designing to painting.  It was installled on August 6, 2008.

Directions:  From Danville take Hwy. 52 (Lancaster Road), go 3 miles and turn left onto Clifton Road, barn is on left about 1/2 mile out on Clifton Road.

"Quiet Love"

Bob Allen

Godbey Lane, Danville

The Allen's chose the Quiet Love pattern.  the quilt block was made possible by pattern developer:  Judi Adams and painters:  Eddie and Betty Walker.  It was installed on December 4, 2008.

Directions:  From Danville turn left off Perryville Road onto Godbey Lane, Windcrest Farm entrance is on the right, the black barn can be seen from the farm entrance.

"LBB Flying Geese"

Lloyd and Barbara Brummett

626 Danville Road, Danville

They chose the LBB Flying Geese pattern due to their many years of feeding and attracting geese to their pond.  The quilt block was made possible by  pattern developer:  Judi Adams and painters:  Barbara Brummett, Beverly Devins, Judi Adams, and Kim Ballard.  It was installed on July 8, 2008.

Directions:  Traveling on Hwy. 150 toward Perryville, white house and barn on left just before Perryville city limits with pond in front field.

"Blue Bird"

Guy and Jackie Morriss

3825 Cocanougher Lane, Perryville

They chose the blue bird pattern for blue bird of happiness for being able to live in Kentucky.  The quilt block was made possible by pattern developer:  Judi Adams and painters:  Louise Dearborn, Gisela Zedack, and Judi Adams.  It was installed on December 8, 2008.

Directions: From Perryville go 4.2 miles on Battlefield Road (Hwy. 1920), turn left on Cocanougher Lane, black barn across the field on your right just as you turn onto Cocanougher.  

"Wedding Ring"

JoNell and Mike Wilder

8071 Perryville Road, Perryville

The Wilder's chose the Wedding Ring design due to the numerous weddings, receptions, and celebrations that have been held in and around the barn.  The quilt block was made possible by pattern developer:  Judi Adams and painters:  Barbara Brummett, Judi Adams, and Louise Dearborn.  It was installed on Octob er 8, 2008. 

Directions:  Located 1.9 miles from Perryville or 6.2 miles from Danville Bypass/150 intersection, on North side of highway.  

"Walking Horse"

Kenneth and Charlotte Wise

1224 US 68 West, Perryville

They chose a pattern with a walking horse in the center because they raise walking horses.  The quilt block was made possible by pattern designer:  Judi Adams and painters:  Geraldine Dietrich, Gisela Zedack, Judi Adams, and Mary Ann Sharp.  It was installed on December 8, 2008.

Directions: From Perryville travel 1.2 miles out Hwy. 68 (Lebanon Road), barn is on right, quilt is only visible as you travel from the west. 

"Sunflower"

Don and Tracy Whitaker

577 Locklin Lane, Danville

The Whitaker's chose a Sunflower quilt pattern just because they like the design and the colors shown matched the colors of their barn.  The quilt block was made possible by pattern developer:  Judi Adams and painters:  Geraldine Dietrich and Gisela Zedack.    It was installed on October 8, 2008.

Directions:  From Danville travel 2 miles out Hwy. 150 toward Perryville and turn right onto Locklin Lane.  Barn is 0.6 mile out Locklin Lane on the left.

"Stars and Stripes"

Darrell and Joyce Ferrell

543 Alum Springs Crosspike, Danville

They chose the Stars and Stripes pattern after seeing it on another barn.  The quilt block was made possile by pattern developer:  Judi Adams and painters:  Geraldine Dietrich, Carlene Moore, Barbara Brummett, Isabel Carter, and Judi Adams.  It was installed on December 3, 2008.

Directions:  From Danville take Hwy. 34 west, turn left onto Alum Springs Crosspike, first black barn on right.

"Stars & Stripes"

Robert Miller

2131 Gose Pike, Danville

Mr. Miller chose the Stars & Stripes pattern because he believes in America and the stars and stripes forever.  The quilt block was made possible by pattern developer:  Judi Adams and painters:  Isabel Carter, Geraldine Dietrich, and Mary Ann Sharp.  It was installed on December 4, 2008.

Directions:  From Danville Bypass traveling east, turn right onto Gose Pike, barn is to the Southwest of the house. 

"Dresden Plate"

Margaret Ellis and Family

16755 Forkland Rd., Forkland

The Ellis family chose the Dresden Plate pattern because of all the plates.  They felt the pattern would show lots of color and that each plate could be just as individualized as each member of their family but it all begins in the center with their grandparents Issac and Margaret Ellis.  The quilt was designed and constructed by the grandchildren of Isaac and Margaret Ellis:  Beth & Bruce Robbins, Leah & Ashley Kirkland, Teresa Barker, Larry, Charlie, & Lorrie Westerfield, and friend Tim Robbins.  It was installed during the summer of 2008.

Directions: On Hwy. 37, 1/2 mile west of Forkland Community Center.