North Middlesex
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Bands of Glorymore_vertclose
This property was purchased from Stanley and Vivian Eagleson in the 1980`s by the Scott Family. It is now operated by Craig Scott. Craig and his wife Tanya chose this barn quilt design in these colours because the design appealed...
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Crow’s Feetmore_vertclose
The Ailsa Craig Town Hall was built in 1906 at a cost of $5,000.00. It replaced a previous smaller structure that housed the village Clerk’s Office and was also used for the village Council meetings. The population of Ailsa...
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The North Starmore_vertclose
The Municipality of North Middlesex was incorporated on January 1, 2001 through the amalgamation of five municipalities: the Townships of East Williams, West Williams and McGillivray, the Town of Parkhill and Village of Ailsa Craig. It need be noted...
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Pinwheelmore_vertclose
The story about this property is extremely interesting! In the early 1960`s, this ¾ acre property was severed off the adjacent farmland. The house was moved to this property from an army base near Sarnia at the time of highway...
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Five Starsmore_vertclose
This property owner has five sons, each having a different birth stone; hence the quilt design choice of “Five Stars”. Likewise, each star is painted a different colour, the colour of the respective birth stone for each son!
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Turkey Tracksmore_vertclose
In 1871 James and Amelia Hawker bought the south half of the current farm from the Canada Company and on it built a cabin and sawmill. In 1875, they bought the north half. In later years they built a frame...
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Sawtooth Inspiredmore_vertclose
The family has been farming in North Middlesex since 1985. This design in these colours shows a '3D' effect of the 'plow points'.
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Broken Starmore_vertclose
This striking barn quilt was inspired by the couple`s 'wedding quilt', featuring an Ohio Star pattern. The quilt, which still adorns their bed was pieced together by Karen`s mother and her close friends and hand quilted by Karen`s grandmother. The...
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Compass Starmore_vertclose
No matter your ancestry, home is what matters most! Brenda and Frank chose “Compass Star” in blue and white to tie their Dutch and English roots with their favourite colour of blue, which suits...
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Virginia Starmore_vertclose
The Barn Quilt block is best viewed from the Nairn Road, while heading northward from the Nairn Road/Petty Street intersection, and will be visible on your right, as you approach a sharp curve in this road. The “Virginia...
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Flag Irismore_vertclose
Cathy Hanson Romaine-183 George St., Ailsa Craig The iris barn quilt pattern was chosen because of Cathy`s love of gardening, a passion passed down from her grandfather....
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Canadian Maple Leafmore_vertclose
For several generations, this picturesque property has been owned by one extended family; the current family members living here for the past almost 50 years have planted hundreds of trees, creating an enjoyable “leafy” haven. A quilt block pattern of...
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Compass Rosemore_vertclose
COMPASS ROSE Judy and Ed Preszcator- 33246 McLean Rd. This property was severed from the...
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Compass Pointsmore_vertclose
This lovely century farm has had many changes since the first small 2-room house was built over 100 years ago. Over the years, two welcome additions were added to the house and two barns, each with 'hay cars' to...
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St Louis Starmore_vertclose
BARN QUILT BLOCK Barry and Christine Petit-131 James St., Ailsa Craig Quilt design-”St. Louis Star Variation”...
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Sheepmore_vertclose
This family acquired sheep several years ago, believing that they would require less work than cattle. The two young sons became involved with sheep as 4-H projects and began showing them at local fall fairs. The barn quilt design was...
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Busy Beemore_vertclose
The barn quilt on this property represents this couple`s love and respect for honey bees. As local beekeepers, they are proud to contribute to their survival.
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Nancy’s Fancymore_vertclose
The Barn Quilt Committee`s 'head painter' Nancy, who is an artist and a quilter, chose this design, not only because it appeals to her, but it happens to be her namesake. She loves bright colours, particularly orange and painted it...
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Scottish Thistlemore_vertclose
Choosing 'The Scottish Thistle' was an easy and perfect choice for a barn quilt design to adorn their barn. Both this couple`s families are descendants from Scotland; the McLachlan`s (Brian) from Kilmartin in Argyleshire and Murdoch`s (Holly`s grandfather) from Edinburgh....
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Scottish Thistlemore_vertclose
John ( Jack) Stewart emigrated to Canada from Scotland via the USA in 1841. With Maria, his American wife, he purchased a Canada Land Grant acreage, which he cleared over time. To accommodate his growing...
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Mother’s Choicemore_vertclose
John Hodgins and his wife Amelia took out a mortgage of $800 to purchase this property in 1897 and in 1949, left the property to daughter, Mildred (McFalls) and later, in 1979, Mildred transferred...
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Friendship and Old Rugged Crossmore_vertclose
[caption id="attachment_3834" align="alignleft" width="250"] Old Rugged Cross[/caption] Living south of the hamlet of Mount Carmel, where the magnificent Roman Catholic Church, built in 1887, is a landmark and the cross can be seen for miles, the design, “The Old Rugged...
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Puritain Starmore_vertclose
This site was the original railway yard (1858), station and cattle yard. Back in the day, this was the half way point on the rail line system between Chicago and Montreal. In 1878, Ailsa Craig was considered to...
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Jacob’s Laddermore_vertclose
Over the years, quilt designs have reflected the values and times of the eras in which they were made. Many patterns, which originated with religious names, were given new names to reflect the views of that particular era. A good...
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Grandmother’s Flower Gardenmore_vertclose
Jan and Ruby purchased this farm from Donald H. McGregor in 1950. They raised two daughters, Janet and Joan. For the first couple of years, this couple farmed with horses; their first tractor was acquired in 1952. Part of the...
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Loonmore_vertclose
LOON Bob and Carol Jones- 26215 Coldstream Rd., Ailsa Craig This quilt design, the “Loon” was chosen for...
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Generationsmore_vertclose
The original barn on this property was built in 1898 and stood until quite recently. The main part of the house was thought to have been built approximately the same time. In 1978, Brandon`s grandparents, Bruce and Joanne Hutchinson, who...
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Double Poppymore_vertclose
The poppy tells us to remember and honour our War Veterans and all who stand on guard for peace and democracy. Family members served in World Wars 1 and 2,...
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Cathedral Window and Maple Leafmore_vertclose
[caption id="attachment_3808" align="alignleft" width="250"] Cathedral Window[/caption] This 150 acre farm was purchased by Morley`s parents, Henry and Edna Hodgins in 1927. They had mixed farming and raised 6 sons and 1 daughter. Morley and his brother Norman bought the farm...
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“IH” International Harvestermore_vertclose
This “IH” barn quilt was a gift to their father from his family for his 80th birthday. It was the perfect gift to celebrate his collection of 'red tractors'. Good choice!
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Egg Basketmore_vertclose
The house on this property was built in 1894 and the barn a few years later. Carolyn chose this particular design because of the history of her parents selling eggs...
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Double Wedding Ring- Variationmore_vertclose
This lovely farm has been owned by various members of the Bullock family since 1912 and the current descendants have lived here since 2003. Their chosen barn quilt block is so visible for all the enjoy!
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“Middlesex 4-H 100th Anniversary”more_vertclose
4-H clubs, with their motto “Learn To Do By Doing”, are active worldwide. The idea of a youth-based club originated in United States in 1901, focusing on agriculture. Over the years that focus has...
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The Potter’s Wheelmore_vertclose
The potter`s wheel spins, its gentle rhythm working to turn raw clay into its final form; material taken from the earth and shaped by human hands. Marilyn Barbe, the village potter fell in love with wheel thrown pottery in 1978...
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North Middlesex Lions Community Parkmore_vertclose
Quilt Blocks in Ailsa Craig Lions Club Park (the park is located at the extreme west end of Ailsa Craig, off of Old Mill St.) All blocks, except one, represent the logo of...
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Plow Pointsmore_vertclose
This farm was the home of Gooding Lumber in 1945 and then transitioned into Don Gooding Trailers in 1960. The gravel hopper trailers were fabricated in the shed on this property. These trailers were used for graveling roads and sold...