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Southern Quilt Trail
The Southern Quilt Trail is a regional program to encourage residents and
visitors alike to get off of the beaten path and into our
rural communities. Beautiful quilt blocks are located throughout our
region to be "discovered"... while discovering our countryside and local
businesses. The Southern Quilt Trail began in the City of Powder Springs.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Southern Quilt Trail is to promote and preserve the
history of traditional Folk Art quilt patterns that have been handed down for
generations, by displaying this unique art form on historical barns and
buildings in our communities and the rural countryside.
CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION
To participate in the Southern Quilt Trail, an
application must be
submitted for approval. A $55 application fee must accompany your
application.
Please contact your local county contact for the Southern Quilt Trail or contact
the Quilt Trail headquarters at 770-439-1780.
Criteria for Buildings/Barns
- Building or barn old enough to be
considered historic (generally 50 yrs+)
- Must have some significance to the
history of the community
- Be on a hard surface road
- Visible from the road
- Well kept sites
Criteria for Quilt Patterns
- Quilt square designs must be from original quilt (hand
pieced or appliquéd), or…
- From an original quilt from relative of owner of
structure, or…
- From same era or earlier as structure, or…
- Design should have significance that particular
business/building (bridal shop- double wedding ring, bookstore, tree of
life…)
- Should not be duplicated within community
Construction Specifications
- 8’x8’ or 4’x4’ square (may be some exceptions)
- ¾” exterior plywood or composite board (not pressed
wood)
- Exterior paint
- Do not paint directly onto buildings
- Must be maintained for 5 years min
- Recommended to frame and mount to the building
- Qualified contractors are recommended for safe
installation
Criteria and application to participate are included in the
participation application.
See below for links to local county quilt trails or to
download trail maps.
City of Bowdon
Haralson County
Haralson County
Quilt Trail map (pdf)
Heard County Quilt Trail map (pdf)
Powder Springs Quilt Trail map
(pdf)
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