Virtual Tour: Quilt Barn Trail

Virtual Tour of the Tualatin Valley Quilt Barn Trail

Quilts are a beloved part of many family heritages, often passed down for generations. In Tualatin Valley, that heritage and history is reflected in the form of large wood blocks that were hand-painted with traditional quilt patterns.

Each quilt square reflects something significant for each farm family and the agricultural history of the area. The beautiful and unique quilt squares adorn 59 barns at agricultural-related businesses across Tualatin Valley.

The quilt barn trail is intended as a driving route but you can appreciate the squares and their stories from afar.
**Swipe or click through to see all the quilt barns**

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Block:Star of Many Points Originally a grain, hay and dairy cattle farm, this block was a birthday present for patriarch James Vuylsteke. The pattern was a favorite of Colleen Vuylsteke’s mother, who saved a pencil drawing of the pattern with her quilting supplies.
Block: Patchwork Pig The large Cedar Ridge Farm barn was built in 1940 or 1941 as a dairy barn. The original block depicts the pigs raised there, surrounded by the hay bales stored in the barn. You can see the block from Hwy 6 westbound or below the barn on a seldom traveled gravel road.
Block: Chasing Geese The barn was built in 1930, but blew down and was rebuilt in the 1970s. Over the years, the farm has raised cattle, sheep and apples. This design was chosen to honor the six tribes of Native Americans that made their home very near the site.
Block: Friendship Star (variation) Established in 1923, the Laurel Home Club is still used for community events. This Friendship Star block, with its vibrant colors, was chosen to celebrate the closeness of the community and the many friendships that came from gathering there.
Block: Double Wedding Ring Originally a dairy farm, this site was transformed into vineyards and winery in 2007. The old barn, built in the early 1900s, is home to a barn owl and several barn cats. The double wedding band quilt block is a traditional pattern often used in quilts give as wedding gifts.
Block: Dutchman’s Puzzle This old building dates from the 1950s. The inside has been maintained and houses places for charity sewing and food distribution for families in need.
Block: Daffodil Ring This is an old farm in the Gales Creek area, which used to grow daffodil bulbs. The block represents the bulbs grown in days past.
Block: Moon Over Mountains Chosen because of the spectacular view from the farm site, where they can see Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainer. The block depicts the four season.

Quilt Barn Trail in Oregon's Tualatin Valley
Explore History Via Quilt Art

The patterned blocks along the Quilt Barn Trail highlight Tualatin Valley’s agricultural and historical heritage, while creating accessible public art and showcasing the art of quilting.

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