Celtic Harvest~Barn Quilt Trail, New Milford, CT

FINNEGAN'S FARM WEST BARN

Though at first glance the quilt block is reminiscent of a Pennsylvania Dutch hex sign, its symbols reflect the farm owners’ Irish roots. The Finnegans began homesteading here in 2012. Their design features a Celtic trinity knot in the center, representing the eternal bond among people, animals and plants. It was inspired by “the magnificent colors of fall, symbols of growth, harvest and Irish culture.” The couple believe strongly in “restoring the earth by respecting nature as the Native Americans have taught us.” They hope the quilt block “brings feelings of warm welcomes, gatherings of friends and family and fulfillment.” The couple raise cattle and other livestock on 20 acres and grow vegetables naturally through permaculture for sale at their farm stand. They also offer agritourism.

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‍The New Milford Barn Quilt Trail consists of 19 colorful quilt patterns hand-painted on large weather-resistant blocks and hung on antique and vintage barns and historical buildings around our town. It honors our rich agricultural history, the exciting resurgence of family farms in New Milford today and the American tradition of quilt-making. It is the first barn quilt trail established in Connecticut. Already, over 40 U.S. states, including New Hampshire and New York, boast quilt trails in a rapidly expanding movement that began in Ohio in 2001. Get in your car or jump on your bike and use any mobile device to access this site as you visit these barn quilt block sites. Please use caution as you drive, bike or walk along the country roads of the barn quilt trail. Remember that the quilt blocks are displayed on what is often private property and can be viewed only from public roadsides. Responsibility for any accidents while observing the quilt blocks rests entirely with the viewer.

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