About Quilt Trails
In 2001 Donna Sue
Groves, in Adams County, Ohio painted a quilt block on her barn to honor her
mother, a master quilter. From that
humble beginning has grown a national movement of counties and communities
developing their own trail of quilts on barns, houses and other buildings
throughout America. More than 30 states now
have Quilt Trails with over 3,000 registered quilt blocks. The movement shows no sign of stopping and
Oscoda County Art Council has brought the Quilt Trail here!
The OCAC works to involve community groups, organizations, businesses and
families in painting and installing quilt blocks in all of Oscoda County. We chose as our motto “Art where we live, work and play!”
and the Quilt Trail accomplishes that by having beautiful art on old barns, businesses,
homes, and along the Au Sable River.
The early settlers of Oscoda County brought
with them their farming and quilting traditions. What better way to recognize
and honor their sacrifices and struggles, their triumphs and tenacity than with
quilt blocks on historic buildings and centennial barns?
Tour the Trail!
Plan your trip soon! We're ready for you with beautiful year-round scenery, great restaurants, and friendly people. In the meantime, you can take a virtual tour of the Timberland Quilt Trail by clicking on the button below.
Download a PDF of the Timberland Quilt Trail guide.
