Simcoe County Barn Quilts
Oro-Medonte is home to many Barn Quilts throughout the township. This initiative was conceived of by the County of Simcoe and the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, with the original idea to celebrate Canada's Sesquicentennial, the 150th Anniversary of Canada's Confederation.
Simcoe County Barn Quilts are made up of over 150 quilts. This self-guided experience provides a new approach to exploring the area. It highlights the County's many farm-based businesses and tell stories that are intrinsic to the rich fabric of Simcoe County. Each quilt pattern is different and many represent family traditions and local heritage.
Each quilt block is painted on two 4x8' aluminum panels, not plywood, to create an 8x8' square. Using aluminum instead of plywood ensures a longer lasting and more durable final product and also one that's a little bit lighter (the installation company likes that!).
Each pattern was chosen by the quilt host in collaboration with the project's Artistic Coordinator and drawn onto the two aluminum panels. The design was then painted by either the host and their friends and family, volunteer painters, or at various community paint sessions that were held in different locations throughout the County. Scroll through the pictures below and click here for more info!
Oro-Medonte is home to many Barn Quilts throughout the township. This initiative was conceived of by the County of Simcoe and the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, with the original idea to celebrate Canada's Sesquicentennial, the 150th Anniversary of Canada's Confederation.
Simcoe County Barn Quilts are made up of over 150 quilts. This self-guided experience provides a new approach to exploring the area. It highlights the County's many farm-based businesses and tell stories that are intrinsic to the rich fabric of Simcoe County. Each quilt pattern is different and many represent family traditions and local heritage.
Each quilt block is painted on two 4x8' aluminum panels, not plywood, to create an 8x8' square. Using aluminum instead of plywood ensures a longer lasting and more durable final product and also one that's a little bit lighter (the installation company likes that!).
Each pattern was chosen by the quilt host in collaboration with the project's Artistic Coordinator and drawn onto the two aluminum panels. The design was then painted by either the host and their friends and family, volunteer painters, or at various community paint sessions that were held in different locations throughout the County. Scroll through the pictures below and click here for more info!
