The Athens Quilt Trail project takes inspiration and pays homage to the Quilt Barn Movement started by Donna Sue Groves, an Appalachian Ohioan.
Originally created as a labor of love for family, women’s artistry and the Appalachian community, quilt barn trails are now cited to “bring tourism and tourist dollars into the region, engage people in their communities, and promote local culture and history”. This project honors Grove’s work, the arts and culture of Appalachian Ohio, the international and cross-cultural traditions of quilting, and the community of Athens Ohio.
