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The Avery Arts Council Board of Directors and the Quilt Trail
Committee are shining the spotlight on Quilt Trail owners throughout
Avery County.
They are inviting all owners and their families to a party
celebrating the ongoing success of the Avery Quilt Trail.
With the help of such residents, it’s possible to take
a journey of mountain heritage by driving through Western North
Carolina’s Quilt Trail. Along the Avery County Quilt Trail,
travelers spot the intricate designs of quilt patterns displayed
on 32 barns and buildings with more in production.
Neighboring Mitchell and Yancey counties also boast active
quilt trails. The history of these art pieces stems from Adams
County, Ohio, with a promise from daughter Donna Sue Groves
to her mother, Maxine, that she would one day paint a quilt
square on their old tobacco barn. The Quilt Trail project has
since taken flight across the United States, acting as a catalyst
in some regions for increased tourism and fostering community
pride. Avery Arts Council members want to show their appreciation
to families around the area who have helped to make this project
successful.
The Avery Quilt Trail continues to grow. People are still
coming forward to put the personalized designs on their property.
Maps are available for tours of the squares. The social will
take place on May 2 between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Cheese House
Art Gallery, 630 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk. Light refreshments
will be served.
For more information, visit www.averycountyartscouncil.org
or call (828) 898-4292.
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