Clay's Choice

869 Grace Run Road Winchester, Ohio This pattern can be documented to between 1895-97. It was known by many names, all honoring Henry Clay---Henry of the West, Henry’s Choice and later Star of the West. Located on Rt. 32 west. Follow Rt. 247 north out of West Union approximately 10 miles. At the intersection of Rt.32 and Rt. 247 turn left. Continue approximately 4 ½ miles on Rt. 32 west. The barn is located on the right hand side before you reach the Winchester corporation limit.

Photo by Steve Mack

5213 Eckmansville Road, Winchester, Ohio

 An early (1829) dated quilt calls this Brown Goose and is made from brown calicoes. It was also known as Gray Goose when gray calicoes were used. It later became Devil’s Claws or Double Z. From Winchester take Rt. 136 south 5 miles to Cherry Fork and make a right to Eckmansville road. Go about 1.6 miles, barn is on the left.
Photo by Steve Mack

Shoo Fly pattern-

9299 St Rt. 247

West Union Ohio

Shoo Fly was popular before printed patterns became available. It has many variations such as Ducks and Ducklings and Handy Andy. From West Union take Rt. 247 north about 2 miles, barn is on the west side of 247.

Photo by Steve Mack

Dutchman's Puzzle

2586 Burnt Cabin Road

Seaman, Ohio

Many old quilts using this pattern have been found around Staten and Manhattan Islands in New York. This was an area of early Dutch settlement and perhaps the name comes from them. It is based on the windmill pattern.

Photo by Steve Mack

The Ohio Star

2345 St. Rt. 247

Manchester, Ohio

This is a very old pattern known as Variable Star. The Ohio Star is traditionally made is two colors, but may include more. A large version became known as Lone Star or Texas Star. Found at Lewis Mountain Herbs & Everlasting. Leaving the village of Manchester go east 6 miles to the intersection of Rt. 247 North, turn left and follow Rt. 247 approximately 2 ½ miles.

Photo by Steve Mack

The Pinwheel

1444 Gift Ridge Road

Manchester, Ohio

Many blocks are called “pinwheel”. Based on sixteen squares. From the village of Manchester follow Rt. 52 for 6 miles to the Rt. 247 intersection. Follow 247 north approximately 2 miles; turn left onto Gift Ridge Rd. Follow Gift Ridge Rd. approximately 1 ¼ miles, about 150 feet from The Counterfeit House.  Photo by Steve Mack

The Windmill

200 Beasley Fork Road

West Union, Ohio

Often a scrap quilt this one was an early favorite when quilters made their own patterns.  Located at the intersection of Rt. 247 and Beasley Fork Rd. Leaving the village of Manchester, follow Rt. 52 east 6 miles to the Rt. 247 intersection. Turn Left onto 247 north, follow 247 north approximately 4miles. The quilt square is located on the right hand side.

Photo by Pete Whan

Snail's Tail

3324 Germany Ridge Road

Manchester, Ohio

A 1920’s book shows a photograph of one done in rose and white calling it a “modern quilt”. It is a close relative of the Indiana Puzzle. From West Union take Rt. 247 south approximately 8 miles and make a left at Germany Ridge Road (there is Church at the intersection of Rt. 247 and Germany Road) Go out Germany Ridge road approximately 2/10 of a mile. Barn is located on left side.

Photo by Steve Mack

The Sawtooth Star

13441 St. Rt. 52

Manchester, Ohio

In the 1930s this one was also called Nameless Star. The large center square was often used for signatures in album quilts.  Located on the right hand side of Rt. 52 east. Leaving the village of Manchester follow Rt. 52 East approximately 6 ½ miles, ¼ mile past the intersection of Rt. 247. Photo by Steve Mack

The Nine Patch

7087 St. Route 73

Peebles, Ohio

Early pioneer women created their own patterns using this one. A very early one from Massachusetts is dated 1808. From West Union follow Rt. 41 to intersection of Rt. 32. Take Rt. 41 through Peebles. Make a left on Rt. 73 West, follow 73 approximately 1 ¼ miles-quilt square is located on the left. Photo by Steve Mack

The Two LeMoyne Stars

5228 Old State Route 32

Peebles, Ohio

A sixteen based square. It made its appearance very early in the nineteenth century and is named for the LeMoyne brothers who founded New Orleans. From West Union follow Rt. 41 North to Rt. 32. Enter Peebles- turn left at first light onto Vine St. Follow Vine St. approximately 500 feet to stop sign and turn right onto Old Rt. 32. Follow Old Rt. 32 three miles. On the right hand side. Photo by Steve Mack

The Hour Glass

33200 St. Rt. 41

Peebles, Ohio

Many blocks have been named “hourglass” but this the earliest found (1929). Located across from Woodland Alters Retreat. Follow Rt. 41 North to the intersection of Rt. 32. Continue straight on Rt. 41 North through the town of Peebles and Locust Grove. The quilt square is located on the left hand side. Photo by Steve Mack

The Liberty Star

38 N. Main St

Peebles, Ohio

Located at the White Star Restaurant in Peebles. From West Union follow Rt. 41 North, at the Rt. 32 intersection enter the town of Peebles, go approximately 3 ½ miles. The Liberty Star is located on the right hand side. Photo by Steve Mack

Friendship Star

1092 Vaughn Ridge Road

West Union, Ohio

An 1885-1930 periodical identified this pattern as Simplex Star. In 1939 it was published as Lost Goslin’. When set up without sashing between the squares it takes on a very different look. From West Union follow Rt. 125 east approximately 3 miles and turn left on Vaughn Road. Barn is 1.3 miles on left.

Photo by Steve Mack

Old Maid's Puzzle

380 Weaver Road

West Union, Ohio

Another early pattern dating to 1895, there are many variations depending on color placement. It was very popular through the 1920-30s. Go East on Rt. 125 from West Union 6.25 miles and turn left on Weaver Rd. (just after crossing Ohio Brush Creek), go about .25 miles and the barn is on your left. Photo by Steve Mack

Hovering Hawks

39 Walnut Street

Peebles, Ohio This is one of many blocks depicting birds. The earliest mention of it was 1929.

Broken Dishes

21309 St Rt. 125

Blue Creek, Ohio

Although simple in constructions, this pattern can be used to create complex quilts, many using two or three colors. It was also popular as a scrap quilt. The Kansas Star published it as The Double Square in the 1920's.

Double T Pattern

871 Spurgeon Hill Road

West Union, Ohio

This pattern was published about 1895-97. It was published as Capital T in the 1920s. It is one of many T block variations and can be dazzling when done boldly. From West Union take Rt. 125 east about 3 miles to and make left on Compton Hill Rd. Go 1 ½ miles to and make left on Spurgeon Hill. The barn is about 8/10 of a mile on left. Photo by Steve Mack

Bowtie Pattern

1191 Vaughn Ridge Road

West Union, Ohio

An early pattern from the late 1880’s, this also is known as Necktie. It is based on four patches and was widely used in everyday quilts. From West Union take Rt. 125 east about 2 miles and make a left on Vaughn Ridge Road. Barn is about 1 mile on left. Photo by Steve Mack

The Monkey Wrench

1748 Waggoner Riffle Road

West Union, Ohio

Nine patch variation- From West Union take Rt. 247 south about 5 miles. At intersection of Rt. 247 and Beasley Fork Road take a left off 247 onto Beasley Fork Road. Follow for 2/10 mile thru bridge. At stop sign make a right on Waggoner Riffle Road. Barn is on the right

Photo by Steve Mack

The Lemon Star

2859 Route 52

Manchester, Ohio

The Lemon Star- This pattern, based on nine squares, is similar to the Ohio Star. The star points are extended to the center, whereas the Ohio Star has a square center. Also called the LeMoyne Star, it is a variation of the old Variable Star Pattern.