A road trip usually promises plenty of things: A way to relax, unexpected adventure, and plenty of stories to tell afterward. But, one part of the road trip – or even just going for a leisurely drive – tends to get overlooked, at least when we’re passengers. We sometimes forget to watch the landscape as it rolls by without realizing what hidden gems we may be missing. Like the beautiful quilts along this quilt barn trail in Missouri.

Discover the rich agricultural history of Missouri along this quilt barn trail that began as a way to honor the important roles farms and agriculture play in the state.
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The Boonslick Area Tourism Council Barn Quilt Tour travels through Cooper, Howard, and Saline Counties. So, you can explore each trail separately or all at once.
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Each barn's quilt is designed by the barn owner, who provides the Boonslick Area Tourism Council with their desired colors and patterns.
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Then, council members trace the pattern on professional-grade aluminum before painting the pattern, with the colors chosen by the barn owner, in latex paint.
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And, finally, the block quilt is affixed to the side of the barn, complete with the name of the barn's owner or sponsor, the name of the quilt, and the date the quilt was installed.
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If you travel the quilt barn trail in Saline County, you'll see the Farmer's Field (pictured below). Barbara and Robert James, owners of the barn, chose the Farmer's Field pattern because of Mr. James' lifelong work as a farmer.
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The Boonslick Area Tourism Council's map of each county's trail features a photo of each barn quilt and, in many instances, the story behind the quilt.
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Click here for the official website of Boonslick Area Tourism Council, which includes maps of each county's trail. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you been on this quilt barn trail in Missouri? Tell us about your experience in the comments! Then, if you’re into quilting, plan a trip to this massive quilt shop in Hamilton. Click here to read more.

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