Central MN Barn Quilt Trail
Barn Quilts, quilt blocks painted on wood squares, have a rich history as an artistic expression in rural areas throughout the United States. This year, Central Minnesota is joining this artistic revival with a new Barn Quilt Trail.
Barn Quilts of Central MN is working within Wadena, Todd, Morrison, and Cass counties to create a richly woven trail of Barn Quilts for all to enjoy.
Art is being created and displayed by area residents and business owners on barns, buildings, and fence posts. Each Barn Quilt is uniquely and carefully crafted to reflect its sponsor and last for generations.
Take a tour of our Barn Quilt Trail as it leads you into our friendly communities and out into the beautiful Central Minnesota countryside.
Did you see us on TV?! We’re officially FAMOUS!
Our wonderful barn quilts were featured on Lakeland Public TV’s program Common Ground on February 1st. A huge thank you to Randy Cadwell and Lakeland Public TV for representing us so well. You told the story perfectly with so many beautiful barn quilts shown on the trail.
Learn more about the history of our trail and how you can get out to see our barn quilts. Please click on the following link to view this fun episode of Common Ground Season 14, Episode 6.
Our trail map/brochure was funded by a grant from the Staples Motley Area Community Foundation and developed J & J Solutions, LLC. The barn quilt icons on the brochure were created by Beth Kern. The cover photo is Spinning Star.
Pick up your copy at the Staples Historic Depot on highway 10 in Staples, MN.
Want to view it online? Check out our fun interactive map!
Short on time? No problem! You can start your barn quilt sightseeing adventure in just 30 minutes. You’ll visit 35+ unique barn quilts all while enjoying the special landmarks available in and around Staples, MN. Your tour will start at the Historic Staples Depot where you can pick up a full-color trail map, a listing of trail updates, and a directions list for your self-guided tour.
Keep your eyes open! You may also see additional barn quilts along the way that are not a part of our official trail.