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Arkansas Quilt Trails began as a way of preserving local history while beautifying our communities for residents and visitors alike.
alike,” Carr said. Tese art attractions also boost Arkansas’ rural economies. “It’s bringing travelers to the counties, and a lot of times they’re staying
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overnight, they’re eating at the cafes and restaurants, and they’re shopping in the shops,” Carr said.
Visiting the quilts has been a
very pandemic-friendly activ- ity, Carr said. “You can just get in your car and drive, and you might hit a gas stop and drive thru food stop.” Te Arkansas Trail of Quilts is not only for adults; it has at- tracted young people, too. In Mississippi County, which
The “Foshee Family Flock” quilt is displayed in Amity, Pike County. It’s created by Jackie Beck.
just recently joined the trails, several schools are creating a quilt to commemorate the Ar- kansas Sesquicentennial in 1986. “It’s nice to see that kind of
collaborating among schools,” Carr said. To be considered part of the Arkansas Trail of Quilts, each participating county must create 12 blocks or quilt panels, and the design patterns must be approved by the county coordinator and Carr’s state committee. Each submission must also include a story behind the quilt. Once the pattern is accepted, the quilt’s creators sign an agreement allow-
ing promotion of the new location on the website. Visit
ArkansasQuiltTrails.com or call 870-615-2195 for more information.
Right: The “French Star with Eiffel Tower” quilt hangs in Paris, Logan County. Right, middle: Jefferson County’s “Mimi’s Garden” quilt is displayed on the property of Lazy V Farm in Pine Bluff. Far right: Baxter County’s “When Pigs Fly” quilt hangs in Midway, Baxter County.
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The “Crown of Thorns” quilt is displayed on a barn located off Quarry Road in Violet Hill, Izard County. It’s created by Claudia Whitman.
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The “Dresden Plate” quilt, created by Glenda Osten, hangs on the Meeting Place building at the Wildflower Bed & Break- fast in Mountain View, Stone County.
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