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There’s no better way to experience the culture and history of rural Northern Indiana than by hitting the backroads and traveling the countryside. There, you’re likely to see some colorful wooden Barn Quilts adorning historic barns, family homesteads, and public spaces. They’re a remarkable combination of traditional art, history, and familial connection. As of 2024, there are 80+ Barn Quilts listed on the existing Off the Beaten Path Map, which can also be picked up at the Shipshewana Visitor’s Center. The map assists visitors in finding these one-of-a-kind historical art pieces, as well as a host of other fascinating stops.

Barn Quilts

Why the Patterns?

Many Barn Quilt patterns tell stories about the family, history, and culture of the area. These prominently displayed, colorful designs, are remarkable combinations of traditional art, history, and familial connection. Visitors love to seek out these wonders of classic woodcraft that continue a centuries-old public art tradition.

Today, quilters from around the world who travel to Shipshewana greatly enjoy finding their favorite patterns brought to life in different forms.

Barn quilt

History of Barn Quilts

The history of Barn Quilts stretches back nearly 300 years, to central regions of Europe; Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. The artistic tradition traveled here with those early immigrants. Barn Quilts were also quite common among the Pennsylvania Dutch, not only as expressions of family and place, but additionally, they served as points of navigation for travelers.

Visit the Barn Quilts

Arc Thrift Store Barn Quilt
Providence
960 S Van Buren St
Providence
Morning Star Barn Quilt
Morning Star
370 S Van Buren St
Morning Star
Hole in Barn Door Barn Quilt
Hole in Barn Door
370 S Van Buren St
Hole in Barn Door
Good Luck Star Barn Quilt
Good Luck Star
370 S Van Buren St
Good Luck Star
8 Point Star Variation Barn Quilt
8 Point Star Variation
370 S Van Buren St
8 Point Star Variation
Expo barn quilt
Eight Point Star
368 S Van Buren St
Eight Point Star
Carolina Lily Barn Quilt
Carolina Lily
1105 S Van Buren St
Carolina Lily
Flying Geese & Rosie's Pinwheel
350 S Van Buren St
Flying Geese & Rosie's Pinwheel
Indian Puzzle Barn Quilt
Indiana Puzzle
300 S Van Buren St
Indiana Puzzle
Four X Star Barn Quilt
Four X Star
300 S Van Buren St
Four X Star
Rail Fence Barn Quilt
Rail Fence
300 S Van Buren St
Rail Fence
Spools Barn Quilt
Spools
300 S Van Buren St
Spools
Unnamed Barn Quilt
Unnamed
300 S Van Buren St
Unnamed
Stars and Shadows Barn Quilt
Stars and Shadows
300 S Van Buren St
Stars and Shadows
T Block Barn Quilt
T Block
300 S Van Buren St
T Block
School House Barn Quilt
School House
315 N Morton St
School House
Sweet Delight Barn Quilt
Sweet Delight
125 N Harrison St
Sweet Delight
Lamb Chop
Lamb Chop
125 1/2 Harrison St
Lamb Chop
8 pointed star
Eight Pointed Star
10045 W 250 N
Eight Pointed Star
Flower Basket
Flower Basket
10045 W 250 N
Flower Basket
Rising Star Barn Quilt
Rising Star
4985 N 400 W
Rising Star
Mayflower Barn Quilt
Mayflower
5170 N 675 W
Mayflower
Davis Mercantile Barn Quilt
Center Diamond in the Square
225 N Harrison St
Center Diamond in the Square
Brown Swiss Dairy
Mariner's Compass and Big Dipper
2650 N 915 W
Mariner's Compass and Big Dipper
Crown of thorns
Crown of Thorns
6265 W 275 N
Crown of Thorns
Blessing Quilt Barn Quilt
Blessing Quilt Tulip
7560 W 075 N
Blessing Quilt Tulip
Variation of Variable Star Barn Quilt
Variation of Variable Star
0850 E 600 N
Variation of Variable Star
Shoo Fly
Shoo Fly
6605 N 375 E
Shoo Fly
Hens & Chicks
Hens & Chicks
6605 N 375 E
Hens & Chicks
Paul Baker's Barn Quilt
Variation of Sawtooth Star
3905 N 300 W
Variation of Sawtooth Star
International Harvester Barn Quilt
International Harvester
6215 N 375 E
International Harvester
North Park Campground
Juneau
5970 N SR 5
Juneau
Lancaster Star Barn Quilt
Lancaster Star
6450 W 275 N
Lancaster Star
Charlottes Web Barn Quilt
Charlottes' Web
9785 W US 20
Charlottes' Web
Autumn Splendor
1030 N 1000 W
Autumn Splendor
Seaside Star Barn Quilt
Seaside Star
6840 E 100 S
Seaside Star
4-H Fair Barn quilt
4-H Star
1030 E 075 N
4-H Star
Install of MNC Barn Quilt
Tree of Life
4550 E 100 S
Tree of Life
Barn Quilt at Library
Squares & Stars
203 W Spring St.
Squares & Stars
Mongo Trading Post barn quilt
Crossed Canoes
7525 E 300 N
Crossed Canoes
Log Cabin & Flying Geese Barn Quilt
Log Cabin & Flying Geese
3000 N SR 3
Log Cabin & Flying Geese
Air Castle
12855 S 500 W
Air Castle
Hens & Chicks Barn Quilt
Hens & Chicks
1240 E 075 N
Hens & Chicks
Slip Knot Barn Quilt
Slip Knot
1365 S 300 E
Slip Knot
McKibben Barn Quilt
Dresden Plate
3970 S 200 E
Dresden Plate
Belgian Draft Horse Barn Quilt
Belgian Draft Horse
1090 S 00EW
Belgian Draft Horse
Great American Star Barn Quilt
Great American Star
5715 E 100 S
Great American Star
Star of the Titonka People
5645 E 600 S
Star of the Titonka People
Sunflower Howe Barn Quilt
Sunflower
408 2nd St
Sunflower
Pine Knob Park Barn Quilt
Bucks N Bullseyes
2825E IN-120
Bucks N Bullseyes
Memories Howe Barn Quilt
Memories
7205 N 125 E
Memories
Sisters Choice Barn Quilt
Sisters Choice
7205 N 125 E
Sisters Choice
Star Flower Barn Quilt on fence
Star Flower
1645 E 700 N
Star Flower
Dallas Lake Park Barn Quilt
Beach Sunrise
0505 W 700 S
Beach Sunrise
Delt Church Park Barn Quilt
Amish Buggy Star
6455 S 200 W
Amish Buggy Star
Wolcottville Crown of Thorns
Crown of Thorns
7365 S 550 E
Crown of Thorns
Church Dash Barn Quilt
Church Dash
5405 S State Rd 3
Church Dash
Night & Moon Barn Quilt
Night & Moon
7785 W 300 S
Night & Moon
Mexican Star Barn Quilt
Mexican Star
7785 W 300 S
Mexican Star
Wolheter barn quilt
Crossroads
8545 E 750 S
Crossroads
David Rogers Park
Star in the Cabin
2355 W 550
Star in the Cabin
Variation Losses & Crosses
Variation of Losses & Crosses
1145 S 1200 W
Variation of Losses & Crosses
Broken Dishes Barn Quilt
Broken Dishes
11540 W SR 120
Broken Dishes
Karen W. creating a barn quilt

About the Artist

Karen Weiland is a local Artist and the Project Manager for the Expansion of the Barn Quilt Trail throughout LaGrange County in 2024. You can read more about the project here.

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