Barn Quilts of the Boonslick 2022

7A. American Flag

7B. Black & Gold

8. Grandma’s Star

Marsha and Tod Bradley (mother and son) 2549 Hwy. 5, Fayette Marsha and Tod can’t pass an old barn without thinking about the people it has served and the stories it could tell. They are die-hard lovers of this country and its promise of freedom and pursuit of happiness. God bless the USA and those who defend her.

Danny and Paige Kircher 1861 Hwy. P, Fayette

Marsha and Tod Bradley (mother and son) 2549 Hwy. 5, Fayette This quilt celebrates Mizzou Tiger athletes through the years and the excitement and joy they have given us all. Black and gold are also the signature colors of Bradley Automotive, a family business in Boonville.

The family wanted to surprise Esther Hackman with a quilt on the barn that sits on their four-generation family farm. There is a long quilting history in the family so they chose the pattern Grandma’s Star as a tribute to all their grandmas.

9. Wedding Bouquet

10. Electric Fan

11. Bear Claw

Marilyn Young Sunny Slope Farm 3831 Hwy. 240, Rocheport

David and Elaine Smith 1050 Hwy. 240, Fayette

Warren Gene Gerlt, III 1410 Hwy. 240, Fayette

The Electric Fan block has special significance for previous owner, Martha Holman. “That pattern was the pattern of one of my mother’s favorite quilts that she kept on her bed,” she says. Martha agreed to participate in the barn quilt program because she liked the idea of the tour. “I feel like it’s a worthwhile project,” she says. “It kind of enhances the countryside.”

Marilyn’s daughters wanted something special to commemorate their father’s eightieth birthday and their parents sixtieth wedding anniversary. They surprised them with this pattern named Wedding Bouquet and painted it in Marilyn’s favorite color, Williamsburg Blue.

David knew he wanted this pattern to reflect his love of big game hunting. He has been bear hunting as well as other big game.

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