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Adams County's "Clothesline of Quilts"

Donna Sue Groves had a dream to someday honor her mother with a large painting on their barn of her mother's passion, quilting. That one beautiful dream has now lead to more than the planned 21 quilt squares, throughout Adams County and beyond! Donna teamed up with the P.A.C.T. (Planning Adams County's Tomorrow) Organization & after applying& receiving a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, began the counties colorful display of historical quilt squares. The idea soon spread. The Adams County Chamber of Commerce made a contribution, along with several local businesses, and residence. Some of which, financed and designed their own square.

Here is a list of the names of the squares & where they are located.


Lemon Star

The Lemon Star can be found one mile West out of the Village of Manchester on Rt. 52.

3859 US Rt 52
Manchester, OH


Ohio Star

The Ohio Star can be found at Lewis Mountain. Leaving the village of Manchester go East 6 miles to the intersection of Rt. 247 North, turn left and follow Rt. 247 approximately 2 ½ miles. Leaving West Union take 247 South. Lewis Mountain Herbs is 7 miles.

2345 St Rt 247 S
Manchester, OH

Sawtooth Star

The Sawtooth Star is located on the right hand side of Rt. 52 East. Leaving the village of Manchester follow Rt. 52 East approximately 6 ½ miles, ¼ mile past the intersection of Rt. 247.

13441 US Rt 52
Rome, OH

Pinwheel

The Pinwheel is located at the Swayne residence on the right hand side of Gift Ridge Rd. From the village of Manchester follow Rt. 52 6 miles to the Rt. 247 intersection. Follow 247 north approximately 2 miles; turn left onto Gift Ridge Rd. Follow Gift Ridge Rd. approximately 1 ¼ miles.

1444 Gift Ridge Rd
Manchester, OH

Windmill

The Windmill is located at 1510 Beasley Fork Rd. Leaving the village of Manchester, follow Rt. 52 East 6 miles to the Rt. 247 intersection. Turn Left onto 247 north, follow 247 north approximately 4 miles. The quilt square is located on the south side of Beasley Fork Rd.

1510 Beasley Fork Rd
West Union, OH

Liberty Star

The Liberty Star is located at the White Star Restaurant in Peebles. From West Union follow Rt. 41 North, at the Rt. 32 intersection enter the town of Peebles, go approximately 3 ½ miles. The Liberty Star is located on the right hand side.

38 N Main St
Peebles, OH

Two Le Moyne Stars

The two Le Moyne Stars are located at the Goodseed Farm outside of Peebles. From West Union follow Rt. 41 North to Rt. 32. Enter the town of Peebles and turn left at the first light onto Vine St. Follow Vine St. approximately 500 feet to the stop sign. At the stop sign, turn right onto Old Rt. 32. Follow Old Rt. 32 three Miles. The Goodseed farm is on the right hand side.

100 Storer Rd - Old St Rt 32
Peebles, OH



Nine Patch

The Nine Patch is located at the Fulton’s Residence. From West Union follow Rt. 41 to the intersection of Rt. 32. Continue straight on Rt. 41 through the town of Peebles. Approximately 8 miles out of Peebles is the town of Locust Grove, make a left on Rt. 73 West, follow 73 approximately 1 ¼ miles, the quilt square is located on the left.

7087 St Rt 73
Peebles, OH

Hour Glass

The Hour Glass is located across from Woodland Alters Retreat. 

32901 St Rt 41
Peebles, OH

Clay's Choice


Clay’s Choice is Located on Rt. 32 west. Follow Rt. 247 north out of West Union approximately 10 miles. At the intersection of Rt.32 and Rt. 247 turn left. Continue approximately 4 ½ miles on Rt. 32 west. The barn is located on the right hand side before you reach the Winchester corporation limits.

869 Graces Run Rd
Winchester, OH

Snail's Trail

A 1920’s book shows a photograph of one done in rose and white calling it a “modern quilt”. It is a close relative of the Indiana Puzzle. From West Union take Rt. 247 south approximately 8 miles and make a left at Germany Ridge Road (there is Church at the intersection of Rt. 247 and Germany Road) Go out Germany Ridge road approximately 2/10 of a mile. Barn is located on left side.

3318 Germany Hill Rd
Manchester, OH

Old Maid's Puzzle

Another early pattern dating to 1895, there are many variations depending on color placement. It was very popular through the 1920-30s. Go East on Rt. 125 from West Union 6.25 miles and turn left on Weaver Rd. (just after crossing Ohio Brush Creek), go about .25 miles and the barn is on your left.

380 Weaver Rd
West Union, OH

Monkey Wrench

Monkey Wrench is located on Brush Creek Farm. From West Union take Rt. 247 south about 5 miles. At intersection of Rt. 247 and Beasley Fork Road take a left off 247 onto Beasley Fork Road. Follow for 2/10 mile thru bridge. At stop sign make a right on Waggoner Riffle Road. Barn is on the right.

1818 Waggoner Riffle Rd
West Union, OH

Shoo Fly

Shoo Fly was popular before printed patterns became available. It has many variations such as Ducks and Ducklings and Handy Andy. From West Union take Rt. 247 north about 2 miles, barn is on the west side of 247.

9299 St Rt 247
West Union, Ohio

Friendship Star

An 1885-1930 periodical identified this pattern as Simplex Star. In 1939 it was published as Lost Goslin’. When set up without sashing between the squares it takes on a very different look. From West Union follow Rt. 125 east approximately 3 miles and turn left on Vaughn Road. Barn is 1.3 miles on left.

1092 Vaughn Rdg
West Union, Ohio

Brown Goose


An early (1829) dated quilt calls this Brown Goose and is made from brown calicoes. It was also known as Gray Goose when gray calicoes were used. It later became Devil’s Claws or Double Z.


5213 Eckmansville Road
Kirker Covered Bridge St Rt 136

Broken Dishes

Although simple in constructions, this pattern can be used to create complex quilts, many using two or three colors. It was also popular as a scrap quilt. The Kansas Star published it as The Double Square in the 1920's. From West Union take St Rt 125 East

21309 St Rt. 125
Blue Creek, OH

Dutchman's Puzzle

Many old quilts using this pattern have been found around Staten and Manhattan Islands in New York. This was an area of early Dutch settlement and perhaps the name comes from them. It is based on the windmill pattern.


2586 Burnt Cabin Rd
Seaman, OH


Double T

This pattern was published between 1895–97. Carrie Hall named it Capital T in the 1920’s. It is one of many T block variations. It makes a striking quilt done in two boldly contrasting colors.

871 Spurgeon Hill Road
West Union, Ohio



Bow Tie

This pattern is widely used in everyday quilts. An earlier name from 1889 is Necktie. Based on the four-patch piecing, it can vary widely in appearance according to the way it is set up. A horizontal or diagonal setting with sashing gives it a row effect. Without sashing it can be difficult to recognizing it as a Bow Tie. It is still popular today, perhaps because of its simplicity and versatility. 

1191 Vaughn Ridge
West Union, Ohio




Plus, many, many more that we can't keep up with!