This farm has been in the Whitfield family since the mid nineteenth century through five generations. The quilt square is hung on an old barn originally built in the late 1800’s to house hay, mules and other farm animals. It was later converted into an active chicken house throughout the 1950’ and 1960’s. Their quilt square pattern is in honor of the owner’s father who raised chickens and corn, as well as sunflowers to encourage pollinators.

The Whitfield Family Farm has had a proud heritage of growing tobacco and grain for multiple generations. Presently it is being farmed by the grandsons and the great grandsons of Arthur Whitfield. The barn quilt is located on the feed barn, built in the 1930's by Arthur Whitfield where cattle and farm horses were fed and cared for. It is now owned by his granddaughter and her husband. The barn quilt is a colorful kaleidoscope star representing the homeowner’s love of quilts. The family especially treasure quilts made by Darryl’s mother Rachel Long Newton, and Gwen’s grandmother Malissa Oakley Allen, who were avid quilters.

The farm has been in the Long family for three generations. The farm house was built in 1886 and remains as an active farm today, growing tobacco and grain. The quilt square pattern is the old North Carolina star, and it is hung on an old tobacco pack house. Quilt Square by Jennifer Bray Robinson Quilt

This large white barn was built by Walter Knox Moore in the 1930’s to house mules and a few cows. Walter Moore was a very successful tobacco farmer, being named in the 1930's as Master Farmer of Person County. In 1940, he increased his herd to start a dairy business selling milk to the Coble Milk Company in Lexington, NC. With the help of his family, milking all the cows by hand, the milk was put in five and ten gallon cans to be picked up from the farm by the Coble Milk Company. Today, Walter Moore’s grandson, Cecil White, and wife, Sheila, live on the farm.

The Allen's Farm is a six generation family farm that is now growing Organic tobacco and wheat. Barlett Yancy Allen who fought with the confederacy is buried on adjoining family land. The quilt square was chosen to reflect an actual quilt made by Sandra. Alongside the quilt is a lighted star made of barbed wire from a century old fence located on the farm and the displayed US flag is made of old tobacco sticks originally used in old wood fired barns.

Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm has been raising bison since 2001. The land has been in the Pleasant family for over 200 years, historically used to farm tobacco and dairy. The farm offers group tours throughout the year and hosts weddings and other events under a large island gazebo and tents adjacent to a beautiful lake. The square is a replica of a wall hanging quilted by wives of bison growers from three states. For more information visit www.SunsetRidgeBuffalo.com.

This farm was originally purchased and farmed by Sidney and Eula Dunevant Ragan. The farm prospered as a tobacco farm and sharecroppers lived off the land with a large vegetable garden. Now on the third Ragan generation owner, the farm continues as a wildlife refuge. The quilt pattern they selected is called northern star which means “by way of the norther star, you can always find your way home.”

Danny Winstead • Danny is a 3rd generation tobacco farmer. Named after his grandfather Lewis Daniel Winstead and in keeping with family tradition, the tobacco leaf was chosen for his quilt square.

In 1987, Donnie and Christy Clayton purchased this land, which adjoins land owned by Donnie’s father, after farming for several years on Christy’s family’s land. This land had previously been owned by two brothers but Donnie’s grandfather managed the land and built the barn, originally used as a stable, on which the quilt square hangs. Currently, Donnie and Christy’s farm, City Lake Farm, so named because a corner touches the lake, produces tobacco transplants, grain and cattle.

The first Quilt Square is located on the red barn in full view and titled “Delectable Mountains.” The pattern was chosen just because of the design and colors. This Quilt Square was designed and purchased in Ashe County. The Quilt Square on the Stable Barn is titled “Log Cabin.” This pattern is very suitable for this old Stable and Barn which is believe to be approximately 100 years old. The colors of the Quilt were chosen to match the bright green roof.