Quilt Pattern
Hourglass Variation
Located in Nathalie, this trail stop along the Quilt Trail is part of
Halifax, Virginia County, within the
Southside Virginia region.
This trailstop is a member of the Discover Halifax VA trail.
MAIN INFORMATION
The Barn Quilt is displayed in the Historic Noland Village on the Blanks Irby House. It is a variation of the Bow Tie/Hourglass pattern. It is believed secret messages in the form of quilt patterns assisted the slaves in escaping before and after the Civil War. The Bow Tie or Hourglass pattern was a "symbol indicating it was necessary to travel in disguise or to change clothes."
LOCATION MAP
36.938209 °N, -78.817669 °W
