The Sioux County, Iowa, Barn Quilt Committee’s mission follows:
· *To produce and display barn quilts on Sioux County, Iowa, farm buildings
· *To encourage agri-tourism throughout Sioux County, Iowa, by coordinating barn quilt production and publicity (signage, maps, brochures, and other communication methods)
*To preserve Iowa’s farm heritage by encouraging barn building preservation (Barn quilts have been instrumental in the restoration of barn buildings)
Current Project Sponsors -
Sioux County Extension Office
Diamond Vogel
Keep Iowa Beautiful
Fund for Siouxland,
Farm Bureau Federation,
Hawarden Area Arts Council
Informational Brochure
Price List for Barn Quilt Packages
How to Make a Barn Quilt
(courtesty of Plymouth County)
Email Addresses of Members
Marilyn Tucker at sewfarmmom@yahoo.com, Denise Monsma (Hawarden) at monsmabd@yahoo.com, Marla Hoogland (Orange City) at hairim@c-iservice.com, Linda Korver (Orange City) ldkorver@hotmail.com or Tammy Kobza (Ireton) bkobza@cmtcnet.net.
Latest Developments: (Working on 2nd quilt, Seeking to participate in local parades around Sioux County, Iowa).