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Pat and Carol VernonPat and Carol VernonPat and Carol VernonPat and Carol Vernon IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
512 East Arcada Street Lonestar Quilt Block, represents a lonestar
quilt replica received from Carol’s parents for their
wedding in June 1977 which they still have today.
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Johnson’s InnovationsJohnson’s InnovationsJohnson’s InnovationsJohnson’s Innovations IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
1311 East Center Street Tractor Block, represents a tractor the family
owns and loves.
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Greater Gratiot Development Greater Gratiot Development Greater Gratiot Development Greater Gratiot Development IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
136 South Main Street Economic Development Block, represents the
main economic sectors in Gratiot County that are supported by
GGDI: manufacturing, agriculture, wind energy, and recreation.
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Downtown BakeryDowntown BakeryDowntown BakeryDowntown Bakery IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
146 East Center Sister’s Choice & Sunbonnet Sue, colors of
autumn are represented in both blocks. This bakery,
opened in the 1940’s, continues to provide the community
with home baked goods.
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HornakHornakHornakHornak IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
510 Leeward Court Hornak Family Block, like many quilts, this
block gives clues to the owners’ personality.
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Gratiot County Historical Society, IthacaGratiot County Historical Society, IthacaGratiot County Historical Society, IthacaGratiot County Historical Society, Ithaca
129 West Center Log Cabin Block, represents the county’s
history from the first settlers who founded the area and
lived in log cabins.
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ChaffinChaffinChaffinChaffin IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
1245 West Washington Road Cove Ring Quilt Block, represents four
generations of farm women, with design inspired by a late
1800’s quilt.
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history. Please use caution when you stop to view
the blocks and be respectful of private
property. Please see our website for updates:
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Alma Action Alma Action Alma Action Alma Action
AssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation
St. Louis Church of ChristSt. Louis Church of ChristSt. Louis Church of ChristSt. Louis Church of Christ St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
1075 West Monroe Road Cross and Crown Block, signifies Heaven’s
timeless message to humankind.
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Lumberjack ParkLumberjack ParkLumberjack ParkLumberjack Park RiverdaleRiverdaleRiverdaleRiverdale
9160 North Lumberjack Road The Tree of Life Quilt Block, represents all
the seasons this beautiful park has to offer, begun in 1926.
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Red Roof RanchRed Roof RanchRed Roof RanchRed Roof Ranch ElwellElwellElwellElwell
11481Warner Road Patriot Block, currently a horse farm, this
beautiful barn was built in the 1940s.
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Seville Township LibrarySeville Township LibrarySeville Township LibrarySeville Township Library RiverdaleRiverdaleRiverdaleRiverdale
6734 North Lumberjack Road Book Shelf Quilt Block, sits on a tiny library
founded in 1941 in the center of a small rural town.
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Freed FarmFreed FarmFreed FarmFreed Farm SumnerSumnerSumnerSumner
10636 West Polk Road Patriotic Eagle Block, for the men and
women serving and defending our freedom.
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Sumner TownshipSumner TownshipSumner TownshipSumner Township SumnerSumnerSumnerSumner
10820 Pine Sumner Daze, in celebration of the festival
started by a dedicated group of the community in 1986.
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Merchant FamilyMerchant FamilyMerchant FamilyMerchant Family IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
6989 West Washington Road Maple Leaf Block, located at this
Centennial Farm.
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St. Louis VFW Post 3055St. Louis VFW Post 3055St. Louis VFW Post 3055St. Louis VFW Post 3055 St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
1295 West Monroe Road Four Square Patriotic Poppy, founded in 1970,
named for Fred E. Richards, killed in action in Vietnam.
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Common Threads Quilt Shop, Common Threads Quilt Shop, Common Threads Quilt Shop, Common Threads Quilt Shop, St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
109 North Mill Street Spool Quilt Block, is showcased in the
window of the only quilt shop in Gratiot County.
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City of St. LouisCity of St. LouisCity of St. LouisCity of St. Louis St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
300 North Mill Street Historical St. Louis 4-Square Block, recognizes that the new City Hall is located on the site of the
former Magnetic Mineral Springs and Park Hotel, both historic
landmarks in St. Louis.
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First Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist Church St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
120 Michigan Avenue Connect 4, represents our mission, connect
the disconnected to a growing relationship with Christ. Best
viewed from the south end.
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Happy Trails Pet HotelHappy Trails Pet HotelHappy Trails Pet HotelHappy Trails Pet Hotel St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
6136 North Croswell Road Crazy Quilt Pattern, chosen because of the
bright, playful colors; and the dogs represent some of the
different breeds that have stayed at Happy Trails.
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McJiltonMcJiltonMcJiltonMcJilton St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
1636 East Monroe Road 9-Square Fan Quilt Block, represents the
legacy of family service.
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Howe Memorial Library,Howe Memorial Library,Howe Memorial Library,Howe Memorial Library, BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge
128 East Saginaw Street 4-Square Library Block, represents the one
bookcase that was the beginning of the library in the 1920s.
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SensabaughSensabaughSensabaughSensabaugh BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge
5901 East Olive Road Farmer’s Daughters, chosen in honor of the
couple’s daughters, and gracefully placed on the family’s
over 100 year old barn. On the fence is a 4-square of the
Amish Boys Quilt Block.
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*Burt and Cheryl Henry*Burt and Cheryl Henry*Burt and Cheryl Henry*Burt and Cheryl Henry ElwellElwellElwellElwell
8854 West Lincoln Road Sunrise Patriot Block, graces the out-building
in this country setting of two gifted former educators of
Gratiot County.
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*Kubin’s Quality Furniture, *Kubin’s Quality Furniture, *Kubin’s Quality Furniture, *Kubin’s Quality Furniture, St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
101 North Mill Street Comfy Chair Block, High quality furniture,
mattresses and accessories in a spectacularly restored
historic building. A St. Louis landmark.
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Moeggenborg FarmMoeggenborg FarmMoeggenborg FarmMoeggenborg Farm AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma
4313 W. North County Line Road Beautiful Ohio Star, in honor of this family’s
Ohio history.
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Gratiot County Fair for YouthGratiot County Fair for YouthGratiot County Fair for YouthGratiot County Fair for Youth AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma
701 South Lincoln Avenue Ribbon Winners Circle Block, includes
colors of winner’s ribbons and represents the excitement
the fair has brought to the community since 1949.
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Treasures Resale ShopTreasures Resale ShopTreasures Resale ShopTreasures Resale Shop AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma
111 West Superior Street Heart of Michigan Block. Come inside and
check out all the treasures in this beautiful resale/collectible
gift shop.
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Alma Family PharmacyAlma Family PharmacyAlma Family PharmacyAlma Family Pharmacy AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma
1686 Wright Avenue, Suite C Neighbors Quilt Block, represents our
customers, neighbors who we love to serve and visit with.
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DeFeverDeFeverDeFeverDeFever AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma
5508 West Monroe Road Mariners Compass, represents the heritage of
each generation that has owned the farm since 1888,
Scottish, Irish, English, German, Belgian, and American.
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FentonFentonFentonFenton St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
10340 East Remick Road Eight Point Star, selected to honor the
military veterans who served our country.
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*McCune Centennial Farm*McCune Centennial Farm*McCune Centennial Farm*McCune Centennial Farm St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
3312 South Coleman Road Centennial Block, represents our Fifth
generation dairy farm started in 1880. Gramma
Shorty’s Dresden Plate, beautifully revised from
the original quilt still hanging on display indoors.
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Country Meadows FarmCountry Meadows FarmCountry Meadows FarmCountry Meadows Farm St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
11384 Riverside Drive Apple Blossoms Quilt Block, represents new
life and growth.
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Wing FamilyWing FamilyWing FamilyWing Family St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
9466 North Union Road St. Louis Star Quilt Block graces this
beautiful country setting representing the owners’ love of
their community and educational teaching background.
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Harrell FamilyHarrell FamilyHarrell FamilyHarrell Family AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma
6306 West Harrison Road Eight Point Star and Pinwheel, to reflect the
love of quilting by the resident long arm quilter.
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Bovee Family FarmBovee Family FarmBovee Family FarmBovee Family Farm IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
410 North Ely Highway Bovee Family Farm Block, represents the
family and farm life we take such pride in.
8 26 *Sweet Rickedy Redo’s*Sweet Rickedy Redo’s*Sweet Rickedy Redo’s*Sweet Rickedy Redo’s St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
134 North Mill Street Heart of the Mitten, a beautiful store filled
with unique whimsical gifts, antiques, & an old-fashioned
candy counter. You’ll love it!
Pine River Township HallPine River Township HallPine River Township HallPine River Township Hall St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
1495 West Monroe Road Patriot Star Quilt Block, represents local
government at its finest for the whole community.
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*Pat’s Auto, Inc.*Pat’s Auto, Inc.*Pat’s Auto, Inc.*Pat’s Auto, Inc. St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
1501 West Monroe Road ‘ 57 Chevy, a favorite of this family business
offering quality service to Gratiot County.
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St. Louis Historical SocietySt. Louis Historical SocietySt. Louis Historical SocietySt. Louis Historical Society St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
110 East Crawford Street Railroad Crossing, located in the “Middle of
the Mitten”, with a depot and log cabin.
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Linton FamilyLinton FamilyLinton FamilyLinton Family St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
512 East State Street Wildflower Block, represents the owner’s
love of wild flowers.
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Larsen HomeLarsen HomeLarsen HomeLarsen Home St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
218 Locust Street Four Leafed Shamrock, universal symbol of
Ireland, this quilt square brings a little bit of country to our
urban dwelling.
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Twin City Landscape Twin City Landscape Twin City Landscape Twin City Landscape St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis
6660 North State Road Starlight Quilt Block, represents the color of
the plants that have been brought to our community since
1961.
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*Raycraft *Raycraft *Raycraft *Raycraft AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma
4692 North Jerome Road Windmill in the Tulips Block, reminiscent
of the owner’s relaxing summers watching windmills spin in
fields of tulips.
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* new blocks in 2018* new blocks in 2018* new blocks in 2018* new blocks in 2018
Newark Township HallNewark Township HallNewark Township HallNewark Township Hall IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
2918 West Buchanan Road Friendship Block, represents Newark
Township, founded in 1855, with many historical family
farms and some very prime agricultural soil.
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*Brooklyn & Adam Baltimore*Brooklyn & Adam Baltimore*Brooklyn & Adam Baltimore*Brooklyn & Adam Baltimore IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
2858 West Buchanan Road Lilies of the Field, chosen to represent
Matthew 6:28 and Luke 12:27.
SkinnerSkinnerSkinnerSkinner IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
3239 South Begole Road Mariner’s Star, chosen for the colors that
enhance the points; homestead started in 1876.
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RoslundRoslundRoslundRoslund IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
2452 West Johnson Road Swedish Postcard, represents both the
Swedish heritage of the Roslund family with Celtic knot in
center to represent the Fitzpatrick heritage.
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Fulton Township HallFulton Township HallFulton Township HallFulton Township Hall PerrintonPerrintonPerrintonPerrinton
3425 West Cleveland Road Double X Pattern, exhibits the exciting
history and famous excursion of Arnold Payne and fellow
travelers who first inhabited the area.
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Fitzpatrick FarmFitzpatrick FarmFitzpatrick FarmFitzpatrick Farm PerrintonPerrintonPerrintonPerrinton
7781 South Alger Road Lone Star, in memory of Dennis’s mother,
Muriel and grandmother, Lucille. Both had a passion for
quilting and would have loved being part of the quilt trail.
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MillerMillerMillerMiller PerrintonPerrintonPerrintonPerrinton
2234 West Taft Road Eternal Star, chosen because it means “The
Fellowship of Friends and Family”.
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RatuRatuRatuRatu Carson CityCarson CityCarson CityCarson City
10188 Roosevelt Road Four-Square Fan Block, different types of
stitches, colors, and patterns represent people and events
that are important to the history of this 1855 farm.
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KurtzeKurtzeKurtzeKurtze Carson CityCarson CityCarson CityCarson City
9879 Warner Road Pinwheel Quilt Bock, this beautiful design is
chosen for the multi-generational Kurtze Family farm.
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LameyLameyLameyLamey IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
3630 East Buchanan Road Heritage Primitive Art Block Quilt, painted
by the owner to represent the Lamey family.
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House on the HillHouse on the HillHouse on the HillHouse on the Hill IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
3539 South Bagley Road, US-127 The House Block, replica of the actual House on
the Hill Antique Shoppe. Please approach from south.
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MarbleMarbleMarbleMarble North StarNorth StarNorth StarNorth Star
204 North Main Street Cross Block, represents the center of this
family’s faith.
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North Star Township HallNorth Star Township HallNorth Star Township HallNorth Star Township Hall IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
2840 East Buchanan Road North Star, bright and colorful Americana
block represents the township namesake.
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TuggleTuggleTuggleTuggle IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
5301 East Washington Road Double Wedding Ring, replica of a quilt
given to owner’s grandmother; a registered Angus Farm.
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Wineland Wineland Wineland Wineland IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
2120 South Baldwin Road Friendship, represents four generations of
Eckelbargers who have lived on this farm, their Christian
heritage, and military involvement.
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Quality EquipmentQuality EquipmentQuality EquipmentQuality Equipment IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
2562 East Washington Road Swing in the Center graces the property of
this farm equipment trucking company.
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CumberworthCumberworthCumberworthCumberworth PerrintonPerrintonPerrintonPerrinton
1607 West Roosevelt Road Friendship Star Quilt Block, with a love of
quilting and of farming, this design was a perfect marriage.
Farm established in 1867.
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*Robert Reeves Family Farm*Robert Reeves Family Farm*Robert Reeves Family Farm*Robert Reeves Family Farm IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
4539 East Washington Road Memorial Quilt Block, shows some favorite
things of the namesake of this actively working farm passed
to the next generation.
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Sulzmann FamilySulzmann FamilySulzmann FamilySulzmann Family IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca
709 North Barry Road Sunny Block, a sunny and bright ’S’ adorns
this block to represent the family name.
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McKenzieMcKenzieMcKenzieMcKenzie BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge
5821 East Harrison Road McKenzie Coat of Arms, represents 5
generations of rich Scottish heritage since 1874.
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Idle Not FarmsIdle Not FarmsIdle Not FarmsIdle Not Farms WheelerWheelerWheelerWheeler
7465 North Wheeler Road Whimsical Block, for this Centennial Farm
owned by the Story family.
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Wheeler Township HallWheeler Township HallWheeler Township HallWheeler Township Hall WheelerWheelerWheelerWheeler
8510 East Monroe Road Wind Turbines Quilt Block, this township
is rich in agricultural production.
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MayleeMayleeMayleeMaylee MerrillMerrillMerrillMerrill
7556 North Mason Road The Rooster, Colorful rooster to showcase
the family farmhouse built in 1918.
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Humm FarmsHumm FarmsHumm FarmsHumm Farms BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge
4240 North Wisner Road Musical Humm Farm Block, chosen
because of its simplicity and it allowed the owner to
include the musical connection to the Humm name.
Beautiful barn built in 1889.
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*Gena’s Country Accents, *Gena’s Country Accents, *Gena’s Country Accents, *Gena’s Country Accents, BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge
225 East Saginaw Street Patriotic Block, adds to this beautiful setting
in the heart of downtown Breckenridge.
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NeitzkeNeitzkeNeitzkeNeitzke BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge
717 East Saginaw Street Log Cabin, showcases the barn built in 1937
from local trees.
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*Ron & Karen Gross*Ron & Karen Gross*Ron & Karen Gross*Ron & Karen Gross MerrillMerrillMerrillMerrill
7860 North Mason Road Eight Point Star with Pinwheel, signifies
Gratiot County’s commitment to renewable energy.
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