Notes from The Farmer’s Daughter – Nearby Barn Quilt Trail Makes For An Interesting Photo Trip

Novice photography and neighbourhood sightseeing go hand in hand. Lucky for those hobbyists, there is no need to go far for something to see that is worthy of snapping photos.

Old barn enthusiasts or back road explorers can head to Lyndhurst for a drive and capture some creative Barn Quilts painted on exterior signboards and fixed onto area buildings.

Several years ago, the project was spearheaded by local Interior Designer Susan Magalas and the Lyndhurst Rejuvenation Committee. The heritage block barn quilts provide an artistic flair to the quaint village that boasts the oldest stone bridge in existence in Ontario, a photo-worthy location in itself.

Painters for the oversized outdoor block quilts included the local Stone Bridge Quilters and some property owners themselves.

Following is a list of the Quilt Blocks and the addresses where they can be viewed and photographed from the road (noting many are on private property).

Bear Paw – 628 Lyndhurst Rd.

Posie – 516 Lyndhurst Rd.

Pinwheel – 500 Lyndhurst Rd.

Turkey Tracks – 461 Lyndhurst Rd.

Sweet Star Four Patch – 442 Lyndhurst Rd.

Dresden Plate – 124 Ford St.

Chuck A Luck Block – 436 Lyndhurst Rd. (Green Gecko)

Library Books – 426 Lyndhurst Rd. (Library)

Checker Board with Turkey Inset  – 170 Jonas St. (Turkey Fair Storage Building)

Canada 150 – 426 Lyndhurst Rd. A Canada150 legacy project. (Library side door)

Canoe Crossing – 412 Lyndhurst Rd. (Brick building facing Furnace Falls park)

Maple Leaf – 117 Cook St. (best viewed from Furnace Falls Park across the creek)

Pride Star – Blacksmith Shop beside the bridge

Tumbling Blocks – 141 Jonas St.

Rail Fence Variation – 280 Cedar Sands Roadway

Friendship Star, Interwoven Star, Guiding Star – 138 Woodvale Rd.

Miss Fox, Following My Dreams – 2935 County Rd 3. (WIltse Creek Studio)

Though the project was completed some time ago, the blocks and their buildings still stand strong. True, some barns show wear as they stand against the weather, only adding to the unique perspective needed when challenged with photographing and capturing the seasoned subject.

Enjoy exploring and make time for shopping too!