Barn Quilts of the Boonslick 2022

1. Dresden Plate

2. Shadow Star

3. Farmer’s Daughter

Kent and Nichole Wilmsmeyer 5443 Hwy. 87, Franklin

Jeff Oberhaus Vintage Hill Farm 5643 Hwy. 87, Franklin

John and Kim Thompson 279 County Road 342, Franklin

Former owner Norma Robertson chose the Dresden Plate block for their barn because her mother-in- law had a quilt with the same pattern and she liked it. “I enjoy looking at it as I go past the barn,” she says.

Jeff says longtime customer and quilt block painter, Connie Shay, convinced him to participate in the barn quilt tour. Jeff chose Shadow Star because it was a little different and he thought the colors would look good on the barn—he noted some of the same colors can be seen in the trimon his buildings.

Kim selected the pattern as it is one of her favorite old-fashioned patterns. She wanted the red, white, and blue colors to contrast with the gray on their barn.

4. Prairie Flower

5. Double Windmill

6. Shady Pines

Brian and Kaycee Quenetee 231 W. Broadway, New Franklin

Cary and Wanda Lang 135 Stagecoach Road, New Franklin

Chip and Marty Ferry 2750 Hwy. 5, New Franklin

This block was designed and painted by Tourism Council member Connie Shay. The barn is located near the starting point of several trails west, and she felt the design was a reflection of the pioneer spirit and movement.

The Langs wanted a barn quilt in these colors, and they liked the look of the Double Windmill block.

Marty loves taking walks around their farm and chose the patterns and colors because they remind her of all the beautiful trees on the farm.

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