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To see a quilt block on a barn is a thrill, but most of us don't get that opportunity very often. Suzi Parron takes us on a journey where we not only get to see the blocks in their beautiful settings, but learn the stories behind them. Following the Barn Quilt Trail is entertaining and the photography is beautiful. -Jenny Doan, Missouri Star Quilt Company Following the Barn Quilt Trail weaves an enchanting narrative of the places, people, and history behind the growing number of barn quilts dotting the countryside-providing us all with a more meaningful, and more colorful, way to reconnect with our rural heritage. The photos and stories illustrate the affection, creativity, and dedication behind each block, ensuring that you will never look at one-let alone a whole trail-the same way again. -Danae Peckler, National Barn Alliance Following the Barn Quilt Trail is an engaging coast-to-coast tour in honor of our quilt history. This colorful book is the perfect sequel to Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement, as, with Suzi, Glen, Gracie, and Ruby as our navigators, we learn the family stories and connections to the communities of each quilt block. Well done. -Georgia Bonesteel, quiltmaker, author, and educator Praise for Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement Parron's striking photographs and narrative of her journey on the Quilt Trail bring out the personal and community meaning behind quilts.... The book does justice to its subject, through the charm of its photographs and the many interesting stories behind this public art movement. -Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Praise for Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement Parron's striking photographs and narrative of her journey on the Quilt Trail bring out the personal and community meaning behind quilts... The book does justice to its subject, through the charm of its photographs and the many interesting stories behind this public art movement. --Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

“Barn quilts are rural gifts, a bright spot along America's highways and byways. As a quilter myself, the simple sight of a barn quilt has often made my heart smile. We recognize the blocks, they speak to us without words. This book captures everything I love about barn quilts with beautiful photos and captivating details. Where will you spy your next barn quilt?” -- Bonnie K. Hunter * Quiltville.com * “Following the Barn Quilt Trail is an engaging coast-to-coast tour in honor of our quilt history. This colorful book is the perfect sequel to Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement, as, with Suzi, Glen, Gracie, and Ruby as our navigators, we learn the family stories and connections to the communities of each quilt block. Well done.” -- Georgia Bonesteel, quiltmaker, author, and educator “Following the Barn Quilt Trail weaves an enchanting narrative of the places, people, and history behind the growing number of barn quilts dotting the countryside—providing us all with a more meaningful, and more colorful, way to reconnect with our rural heritage. The photos and stories illustrate the affection, creativity, and dedication behind each block, ensuring that you will never look at one—let alone a whole trail—the same way again.” -- Danae Peckler, National Barn Alliance “To see a quilt block on a barn is a thrill, but most of us don’t get that opportunity very often. Suzi Parron takes us on a journey where we not only get to see the blocks in their beautiful settings, but learn the stories behind them. Following the Barn Quilt Trail is entertaining and the photography is beautiful.” -- Jenny Doan, Missouri Star Quilt Company “Anyone who appreciates quilts, quilt blocks or barn quilts … would love Parron’s new book.” * Greensburg Daily News *

Praise for Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement Parron s striking photographs and narrative of her journey on the Quilt Trail bring out the personal and community meaning behind quilts. The book does justice to its subject, through the charm of its photographs and the many interesting stories behind this public art movement. Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Anyone who appreciates quilts, quilt blocks or barn quilts ... would love Parron's new book. To see a quilt block on a barn is a thrill, but most of us don't get that opportunity very often. Suzi Parron takes us on a journey where we not only get to see the blocks in their beautiful settings, but learn the stories behind them. Following the Barn Quilt Trail is entertaining and the photography is beautiful. -- Jenny Doan, Missouri Star Quilt Company Following the Barn Quilt Trail weaves an enchanting narrative of the places, people, and history behind the growing number of barn quilts dotting the countryside-providing us all with a more meaningful, and more colorful, way to reconnect with our rural heritage. The photos and stories illustrate the affection, creativity, and dedication behind each block, ensuring that you will never look at one-let alone a whole trail-the same way again. -- Danae Peckler, National Barn Alliance Following the Barn Quilt Trail is an engaging coast-to-coast tour in honor of our quilt history. This colorful book is the perfect sequel to Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement, as, with Suzi, Glen, Gracie, and Ruby as our navigators, we learn the family stories and connections to the communities of each quilt block. Well done. -- Georgia Bonesteel, quiltmaker, author, and educator Barn quilts are rural gifts, a bright spot along America's highways and byways. As a quilter myself, the simple sight of a barn quilt has often made my heart smile. We recognize the blocks, they speak to us without words. This book captures everything I love about barn quilts with beautiful photos and captivating details. Where will you spy your next barn quilt? -- Bonnie K. Hunter

Anyone who appreciates quilts, quilt blocks or barn quilts ... would love Parron's new book. * Greensburg Daily News * To see a quilt block on a barn is a thrill, but most of us don't get that opportunity very often. Suzi Parron takes us on a journey where we not only get to see the blocks in their beautiful settings, but learn the stories behind them. Following the Barn Quilt Trail is entertaining and the photography is beautiful. -- Jenny Doan, Missouri Star Quilt Company Following the Barn Quilt Trail weaves an enchanting narrative of the places, people, and history behind the growing number of barn quilts dotting the countryside-providing us all with a more meaningful, and more colorful, way to reconnect with our rural heritage. The photos and stories illustrate the affection, creativity, and dedication behind each block, ensuring that you will never look at one-let alone a whole trail-the same way again. -- Danae Peckler, National Barn Alliance Following the Barn Quilt Trail is an engaging coast-to-coast tour in honor of our quilt history. This colorful book is the perfect sequel to Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement, as, with Suzi, Glen, Gracie, and Ruby as our navigators, we learn the family stories and connections to the communities of each quilt block. Well done. -- Georgia Bonesteel, quiltmaker, author, and educator Barn quilts are rural gifts, a bright spot along America's highways and byways. As a quilter myself, the simple sight of a barn quilt has often made my heart smile. We recognize the blocks, they speak to us without words. This book captures everything I love about barn quilts with beautiful photos and captivating details. Where will you spy your next barn quilt? -- Bonnie K. Hunter * Quiltville.com *

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Suzi Parron is a quilter, a folk art collector, and an avid kayaker. A native of Florida, Suzi has no stationary home, traveling by RV with her husband, Glen, as she speaks to quilters and civic groups across the country.

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