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Delaware County Iowa Barn Quitl ProjectA drive through Delaware County is very colorful today because many brilliant "quilt blocks," called barn quilts, are on display on barns throughout the area. The Barn Quilts of Delaware County Project was started by the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce and the Quiltmaker's Shoppe and currently have over 75 barn quilts mounted and on display. Tour maps are available at several places in the area.The Barn Quilts of Delaware was organized to educate, promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of Delaware Count through the visual combination of barns and quilt patterns. Barns are vital to the economic well-being of the rural community and the hand-made quilts provide warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artistic expression by groups and individuals. This coloring book is an opportunity to relax as you color 48 of the barns quilt located around the area. Coloring helps reduce everyday stress.A barn quilt is made by painting a barn quilt pattern on two 4' by 8' sheets of 3/4 inch plywood and then mounting them on a barn to form an eight foot square.Two coats of primer are applied to both sides of the boards and the edges, After the barn quilt is drawn out Frog (painter's) tape is applied. Three coats of each color are applied, with each coat being allowed to dry overnight. After the quilt is complete it is usually allowed to dry for two weeks before it is put upon a barnEnjoy...as you travel around the area of many creative barn quilts.

Lake County California Barn Quilt ProjectA drive through the rural farmland and towns of Lake County in Northern California is very colorful today because many brilliant "quilt blocks," called barn quilts,"are on display on barns and other buildings throughout the area.Objectives of Barn Quilt ProjectsBarn quilt trails help promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage and history through the visual combination of rural barns and quilt patterns. Barns are vital to the economic well being of the rural community and surrounding area. Handmade quilts provide warmth, beauty and an outlet for individual artistic expression. What is a Barn Quilt?A barn quilt is made by painting a quilt pattern on a 3/4 inch MDO plywood square, then mounting it on barn or other outlying structure. Two coats of primer are applied to both sides of the board and edges. After the pattern is drawn out painter's (Frog) tape is applied outlining the various sections of the quilt pattern. Three coats or more of each color are applied, with each coat being allowed to dry thoroughly. After the quilt is finished, it is allowed to cure for at least two weeks before it is mounted.Making a barn quilt allows individuals and volunteer groups the opportunity to create and paint their own quilt square. The design that is chosen may represent a family pattern from a beloved quilt or perhaps a new pattern meaningful to the creator(s).

A drive through the rural farmland of Green County Wisconsin is very colorful today because many brilliant "quilt blocks," called barn quilts are on display on barns and other farm structures throughout the area. This coloring book is an opportunity to creatively color 50 Green County Wisconsin bran quilts...relax and have fun and try several different color patterns for the various barn quilts.Barn quilts help promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage and history of Green County through the visual combination of rural barns and barn quilt blocks. Barns are vital to the economic well being of the rural community and surrounding area. Homemade barn quilts provide warmth, beauty and an outlet for individual and group artistic expression.A barn quilt is made by painting a quilt pattern on a 3/4 inch MDO square then mounting it on a barn or other outlying structure. Two coats of primer are applied to both sides of the board and edges. After the pattern is drawn out painter's (Frog) tape is applied outlining the various sections of the quilt pattern. Three coats are more of each color are applied, with each coat being allowed to dry thoroughly. After the quilt is finished, it is allowed to cure for at least two weeks before it is mounted.Making a barn quilt allows individuals and volunteer groups the opportunity to create and paint their own quilt square. The design that is chosen may represent a family pattern from a loved quilt or perhaps a new pattern meaningful to the individual creator(s).

Today colorful barn quilts, "quilt blocks," can be found along many highways and rural back roads in the United States and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grassroots arts movement started not many years ago in Ohio and continues to grow daily as communities, social groups, and clubs see what barn quilts can do to promote tourism and interest in local heritage and history. Brilliant barn quilts, are displayed on barns, corn cribs, and other farm buildings thoughout farm country and even in towns and cities. This book is an opportunity for you to create your own color design patterns as you relax and enjoy this current coloring book fad. Barn Quilt Projects are usually supported and organized to educate, promote, and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of an area through the visual combination of barns and quilts. Barns are vital to the econonmic well-being of the rural community and the rural area. Handmade quilt provide warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artisitic expression. Plus, tourism is an important part of barn quilt projects. Have fun coloring 48 different barn quilt blocks found around the United States.

Today colorful barn quilts, "quilt blocks," can be found along many highways and rural back roads in the United States and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grassroots arts movement started not many years ago in Ohio and continues to grow daily as communities, social groups, and clubs see what barn quilts can do to promote tourism and interest in local heritage and history. Brilliant barn quilts, are displayed on barns, corn cribs, and other farm buildings thoughout farm country and even in towns and cities. This book is an opportunity for you to create your own color design patterns as you relax and enjoy this current coloring book fad. Barn Quilt Projects are usually supported and organized to educate, promote, and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of an area through the visual combination of barns and quilts. Barns are vital to the well-being of the rural community and the rural area. Handmade quilt provide warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artistic expression. Plus, tourism is an important part of barn quilt projects. Have fun coloring 50 different barn quilt blocks found around the United States.

Today colorful barn quilts, also called quilt blocks, can be found along many highway, rural back roads and even in towns and cities through out America and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grass roots art movement started not many years ago in Ohio and continues to grow daily as communities, social clubs and other clubs see what barn quilt blocks can do to promote tourism and the local history/heritage. Brilliant barn quilt patterns are displayed on barns, corn cribs, and other farm out buildings throughout farm country and even in towns and cities.Barn Quilt Projects are usually supported and organized to educate, promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of an area through the visual combination of barns and quilt patterns. Farms are vital to the economic well being of many rural communities. handmade barn quilt blocks provide warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artistic expression. Plus, promoting tourism is an important part of all local barn quilt projects. Barn quilt projects are here to stay and will continue to grow into the future.

Today colorful barn quilts, also called quilt blocks, can be found along many highway, rural back roads and even in towns and cities through out America and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grass roots art movement started not many years ago in Ohio and continues to grow daily as communities, social clubs and other clubs see what barn quilt blocks can do to promote tourism and the local history/heritage. Brilliant barn quilt patterns are displayed on barns, corn cribs, and other farm out buildings throughout farm country and even in towns and cities. Barn Quilt Projects are usually supported and organized to educate, promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of an area through the visual combination of barns and quilt patterns. Farms are vital to the economic well being of many rural communities and . handmade barn quilt blocks provide warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artistic expression. Plus, promoting tourism is an important part of all local barn quilt projects. Barn quilt projects are here to stay and will continue to grow into the future.

A drive through Shawano County Wisconsin is very colorful today because more than 300 brillant "quilt blocks," called barn quilts are on display on barns throughout the county. The Shawano County Barn Quilt Project was started by Shawano writer/author Jim Leuenberger in 2010. In June 2010 Jim proposed the idea to local 4-H clubs as a possible club service project. Since then, several clubs have sponsored and painted barn quilts. And individuals have supported the project through sponsoring a quilt and/or having a quilt put on their barn. Shawano County now calls the county the Barn Quilt Capital of Wisconsin, for good reason. I became interested in the project after seeing a barn quilt on my brother's barn and also because my grandfather settled in the area near Norrie, Wisconsin in 1892. I have always been interested in art so I put together two coloring books featuring barn quilts in Shawano County. A barn quilt is made by painting a pattern on two 4' by 8' sheets of 3/4 inch plywood and then mounting them on a barn to form an eight foot square. Two coats of primer are applied to both sides of the boards and the edges. After the pattern is drawn out, Frog (painters) tape is applied. Three coats of each color are applied, with each coat being allowed to dry overnight. After the quilt is finished it is allowed to dry for at least two weeks before it is put upon a barn.Shawano County now calls the county the Barn Quilt Capital of Wisconsin, for good reason. I became interested in the project after seeing a barn quilt on my brother's barn and also because my grandfather settled in the area near Norrie, Wisconsin in 1892. I have always been interested in art so why not put together two coloring books featuring barn quilts in Shawano County. Take a tour of Shawano County and locate some of the barn quilts illustrated in books... Wisconsin Barn Quilts Book One and Wisconsin Barn Quilts Book Two. Five of my other coloring books...Geometric Designs Coloring Books One, Two, Three, Four and Five are also on Amazon.Coloring books are fun and good for stress!!

Barn Quilt Pattern Book is a collection of hundreds of common and unique quilt patterns found on many current barn quilt trails. This book is an opportunity to relax and create your own barn quilt block color combinations. It is also a resource for quilters looking for different quilt block designs. Today colorful barn quilts, "quilt blocks," can be found along many highways, rural back roads and even in towns and cities through out the United States and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grass roots arts movement started years ago in Ohio and continues to grow daily as communities, social groups, and clubs see what barn quilts can do to promote tourism and local history/heritage. Brilliant barn quilt patterns are displayed on barns, corn cribs, and other farm buildings through out farm country and even in towns and cities. Barn Quilt Projects are usually supported and organized to educate, promote, and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of an area through the visual combination of barns and quilt patterns, farms are vital to the economic well-being of rural communities. Handmade quilts provide warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artistic expression. Tourism is a very important part of all local and area barn quilt projects. Other quilt designs can be found in the numerous John H. Lettau Barn Quilt Coloring Books on Amazon.com.

A drive through Shawano County, in Northern Wisconsin, is very colorful today because more than 325 brilliant "barn blocks," called barn quilts are displayed on barns and other structures throughout the rural area that surrounds the city of Shawano.The Shawano County Barn Quilt Project was started by writer/photographer Jim Leuenberger in 2010. In June 2010 Jim proposed the idea to local 4H clubs as possible club service projects. Since then clubs, individuals, families, organizations, and businesses have sponsored and painted barn blocks. Individual barn owners have supported the project by having quilt blocks mounted on barns and/or other farm structures. the barn quilt trend continues to grow today because of the interest and talents of Jim and his wife Irene.The Shawano Project hopes to...encourage the preservation of Shawano County's historic barns, promote tourism for Shawano County, and provide opportunities for groups and individuals to sponsor and paint barn quilts as a community service project.Barn quilt trails and projects help to promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage and history through the visual combination of rural barns and quilt patterns. Barns are vital to the economic well being of the rural community and surrounding area. Handmade Barn quilts provide warmth, beauty and an outlet for individual and group artistic expression.Making a barn quilt allows individuals and volunteer groups the opportunity to create and paint their own quilt squares. The design that is chosen may represent a family pattern from a loved quilt or perhaps a new pattern meaningful to the individual creator(s). This book will allow creative coloring of 50 barn quilts in the Shawano Project...Enjoy and be creative. To see the original color pattern for the barn quilts...go to the Shawano Chamber of Commerce website where you will find the location of each barn or structure and very interesting history of many of the barns.

IntroductionA drive through the state of Tennessee is very colorful today because many brilliant "quilt blocks," called barn quilts are displayed on barns and other farm buildings throughout the Appalachian region. The Appalachian Barn Quilt Trail is an authentic adventure among a patchwork of blue mountains green hills, rolling farmland, lakes, meandering rivers, rocky ridges and fast moving streams. As you explore the trail, you may encounter century old farms and barns where rugged Tennessee pioneers helped forge a new nation out of wild land. This coloring book features 51 Tennessee barn quilts for your creative coloring as a way to relax and relieve stress & tension. Enjoy and be creative.Objectives of Barn Quilt ProjectsThe purpose of the barn quilt trail project is to promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage and history of the Appalachian area through the visual combination of rural barns and quilt pattens. Barns are vital to the economic well being of the rural community and surrounding area. Handmade quilts provide warmth, beauty and an outlet for individual artistic expression.What is a Barn Quilt?A barn quilt is made by painting a quilt pattern on a 3/4 inch MDO plywood Square then mounting it on a barn or other outlying structure. Two coats of primer are applied to both sides of the board and edges. After the pattern is drawn out painter's (Frog) tape is applied outlining the various sections of the quilt pattern. Three coats or more of each color are applied, with each coat being allowed to dry thoroughly. After the quilt is finished, it is allowed to cure for at least two weeks before it is mounted.Making a barn quilt allows individuals and volunteer groups the opportunity to create and paint their own quilt square. The design that is chosen may represent a family pattern from a loved quilt or perhaps a new pattern meaningful to the individual creator(s). Objectives of Tennessee Barn Quilt Projects1. To reflect the agricultural heritage of the area2.To be visible from the road3. To bring pride to the area4. To promote tourism in the regionIndividual & Group Objectives5. To sharpen math and drafting skills6. To promote creativity on a personal level7. To provide projects for 4H & FFA clubs8. To help promote towns and cities

Geometric Design Coloring Book Four was designed with the main objective of having a collection of geometric designs in book form as a coloring book but it has other uses as well. The designs can be incorporated in any art program at all grade levels, are usable as quilt patterns by quilters and may be colored just for the fun of creating interesting designs. For The elementary teachers this is an excellent opportunity to use the designs in a classroom art lesson. Teaching students about the color wheel is an example of how the designs can be useful. This is a good time to discuss the primary colors...red, yellow and blue. When red, yellow and blue are mixed all other colors are created. Orange, green and purple are secondary colors made when two of the primary colors are mixed. This is a good time to actually have the students mixed colors. After discussions about primary colors and mixing colors it is time to use the various pages to create works of art. Allow students to experiment as they select various color combinations. Teachers are permitted to make enough copies for classroom assignments. Also available...Geometric Design Coloring Books One, Two & Three as well as Graph Paper Designs which instructs the creation of many different geometric designs which can be used for coloring and/or quilt pattern designs.

Today colorful barn quilts, "quilt blocks," can be found along many highways and rural back roads in the United States and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grassroots arts movement started not many years ago in Ohio and continues to grow daily as communities, social groups, and clubs see what barn quilts can do to promote tourism and interest in local heritage and history. Brilliant barn quilts, are displayed on barns, corn cribs, and other farm buildings throughout farm country and even in towns and cities. This book is an opportunity for you to create your own color design patterns as you relax and enjoy this current coloring book fad. Barn Quilt Projects are usually supported and organized to educate, promote, and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of an area through the visual combination of barns and quilts. Barns are vital to the economic well-being of the rural community and the rural area. Handmade quilt provide warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artistic expression. Plus, tourism is an important part of barn quilt projects. Have fun coloring many different barn quilt blocks found around the United States on various barn quilt trails.

IntroductionA drive through the state of Tennessee is very colorful today because many brilliant "quilt blocks," called barn quilts are displayed on barns and other farm buildings throughout the Appalachian region. The Appalachian Barn Quilt Trail is an authentic adventure among a patchwork of blue mountains green hills, rolling farmland, lakes, meandering rivers, rocky ridges and fast moving streams. As you explore the trail, you may encounter century old farms and barns where rugged Tennessee pioneers helped forge a new nation out of wild land. This coloring book features 51 Tennessee barn quilts for your creative coloring as a way to relax and relieve stress & tension. Enjoy and be creative.Objectives of Barn Quilt ProjectsThe purpose of the barn quilt trail project is to promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage and history of the Appalachian area through the visual combination of rural barns and quilt pattens. Barns are vital to the economic well being of the rural community and surrounding area. Handmade quilts provide warmth, beauty and an outlet for individual artistic expression.What is a Barn Quilt?A barn quilt is made by painting a quilt pattern on a 3/4 inch MDO plywood Square then mounting it on a barn or other outlying structure. Two coats of primer are applied to both sides of the board and edges. After the pattern is drawn out painter's (Frog) tape is applied outlining the various sections of the quilt pattern. Three coats or more of each color are applied, with each coat being allowed to dry thoroughly. After the quilt is finished, it is allowed to cure for at least two weeks before it is mounted.Making a barn quilt allows individuals and volunteer groups the opportunity to create and paint their own quilt square. The design that is chosen may represent a family pattern from a loved quilt or perhaps a new pattern meaningful to the individual creator(s). Objectives of Tennessee Barn Quilt Projects1. To reflect the agricultural heritage of the area2.To be visible from the road3. To bring pride to the area4. To promote tourism in the regionIndividual & Group Objectives5. To sharpen math and drafting skills6. To promote creativity on a personal level7. To provide projects for 4H & FFA clubs8. To help promote towns and cities

Today colorful barn quilts, also called quilt blocks, can be found along many highway, rural back roads and even in towns and cities through out America and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grass roots art movement started not many years ago in Ohio and continues to grow daily as communities, social clubs and other clubs see what barn quilt blocks can do to promote tourism and the local history/heritage. Brilliant barn quilt patterns are displayed on barns, corn cribs, and other farm out buildings throughout farm country and even in towns and cities.Barn Quilt Projects are usually supported and organized to educate, promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of an area through the visual combination of barns and quilt patterns. Farms are vital to the economic well being of many rural communities. handmade barn quilt blocks provide warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artistic expression. Plus, promoting tourism is an important part of all local barn quilt projects. Barn quilt projects are here to stay and will continue to grow into the future.

Geometric Design Coloring Book Five was designed with the main objective of having a collection of geometric designs in book form as a coloring book but it has other uses as well. The designs can be incorporated in any art program at all grade levels, are usable as quilt patterns by quilters and may be colored just for the fun of creating interesting designs. For The elementary teachers this is an excellent opportunity to use the designs in a classroom art lesson. Teaching students about the color wheel is an example of how the designs can be useful. This is a good time to discuss the primary colors...red, yellow and blue. When red, yellow and blue are mixed all other colors are created. Orange, green and purple are secondary colors made when two of the primary colors are mixed. This is a good time to actually have the students mixed colors. After discussions about primary colors and mixing colors it is time to use the various pages to create works of art. Allow students to experiment as they select various color combinations. Teachers are permitted to make enough copies for classroom assignments. Also available...Geometric Design Coloring Books One, Two, Three & Four as well as Graph Paper Designs which instructs the creation of many different geometric designs which can be used for coloring and/or quilt pattern designs.

Geometric Design Coloring Book Three was designed with the main objective of having a collection of geometric designs in book form as a coloring book but it has other uses as well. The designs can be incorporated in any art program at all grade levels, are usable as quilt patterns by quilters and may be colored just for the fun of creating interesting designs. For The elementary teachers this is an excellent opportunity to use the designs in a classroom art lesson. Teaching students about the color wheel is an example of how the designs can be useful. This is a good time to discuss the primary colors...red, yellow and blue. When red, yellow and blue are mixed all other colors are created. Orange, green and purple are secondary colors made when two of the primary colors are mixed. This is a good time to actually have the students mixed colors. After discussions about primary colors and mixing colors it is time to use the various pages to create works of art. Allow students to experiment as they select various color combinations. Teachers are permitted to make enough copies for classroom assignments. Also available...Geometric Design Coloring Books One, Two & Four as well as Graph Paper Designs which instructs the creation of many different geometric designs which can be used for coloring and/or quilt pattern designs.

Today colorful barn quilts, also called quilt blocks, can be found along many highways, rural back roads and even in towns and cities through out America and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grass roots art movement started not many years ago in Ohio and continues to grow daily as communities, social clubs and clubs see what barn quilt blocks can do to promote tourism and the local history/heritage. Brilliant barn quilt patterns are displayed on barns, corn cribs and other out buildings through farm country and even in towns and cities. A drive through Franklin County, Vermont is a very good way to see and photograph numerous colorful barn blocks. This coloring book is a way for you to create many different color patterns for 50 different quilt blocks located in and around Franklin County. So enjoy and relax as you color each pattern.

Today colorful barn quilts, also called quilt blocks, can be found along many highways and rural back roads and even in towns and cities through out America and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grass roots art movement started not many years ago in Ohio and then continued to grow daily as communities, social clubs see what barn quilts can do to promote tourism and the local history/heritage. Brilliant barn quilt patterns are displayed on barns, corn cribs and other farm out buildings through farm country and even in towns and cities. This book is an opportunity for you to create many original color patterns for the featured quilt blocks.Barn Quilt Projects are usually supported and organized to educate, promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of an area through the visual combination of barns and quilt patterns. Farms are vital to the economic well-being of many rural communities. Handmade barn quilt blocks provide warmth, beauty and an outlet for individual/group artistic expression. Plus, promoting tourism is an important part of all or most barn quilt projects. A barn quilt is made by by painting a quilt block design on MDO plywood, called signboard suitable for all forms of outdoor weather. Prior to painting the barn quilt pattern two or three coats of primer are applied to front, back and edges of the signboard, Next, a barn quilt pattern is drawn on the primed wood. The drawing creates numerous sections of the pattern. Frog tape, painter's tape, is applied to outline all sections of the pattern. Two or three coats of each selected paint is applied and allowed to dry over night. After the quilt is completely painted it is allowed to cure for about a week before bringing mounted.Barn quilt blocks located in Green County are found in different sizes...8 by 8, 4 by 4, 3 by 3 and even 2 by 2. Finished barn blocks are mounted on barns and other farm buildings with other smaller ones mounted and displayed in yards and parks.The Green County Project promotes the concept all around the area.Each quilt block is usually painted by volunteers, clubs and/or family members and when finished a farmer or property owner donates space for mounting and display. Making the barn quilt block allows volunteer groups from churches, schools, 4H, FFA, community service groups and even families the opportunity to create and paint a quilt block, The chosen quilt block may represent a family pattern from a family quilt.

Today colorful barn quilts, also called quilt blocks, can be found along many highways, rural back roads and even in towns and cities through out America and Canada. The interest in this fast growing grass roots art movement started not many years ago in Ohio and continues to grow daily as communities, social clubs and other organizations see what barn quilts can do to promote tourism and the local heritage/history. Brillant barn quilts patterns are displayed on barns, corn cribs and other farm out-buildings through out rural farm country and even in towns and cities. This coloring book is an opportunity for you to create original color design patterns for the many quilt blocks found along barn quilt trails. Barn Quilt Projects are usually supported and organiized to educate, promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of an area throught the visual combination of barns and quilt patterns. Farms are vital to the economic well-being of rural communities. Hand-crafted barn quilt blocks provide warmth, beauty and an outlet for individual artistic expression. Barn Quilt Projects also help promote interest and pride through out rural areas.

A drive through Gibson County, Indiana is very colorful today because many brilliant "quilt blocks," called barn quilts, are displayed on barns and other buildings throughout the rural area. Barn Quilts of Gibson County are to be found in the southern area of Indiana just north of the Kentucky state line. The barn quilts featured in this coloring book are located in or around the townships of...Patoka, Ft Branch, Princeton, Francisco, Hazelton, Owensville, Buckskin, Haubstadt, and Cynthiana. This coloring book is your opportunity to colorfully create different barn quilt patterns of your own...so with crayons in hand start coloring Indiana Barn Quilts. Coloring Book Two is also available on Amazon.com.What is a Barn Quilt?A barn quilt is made by painting a quilt pattern on a 3/4 inch MDO plywood Square then mounting it on a barn or other outlying structure. Two coats of primer are applied to both sides of the board and edges. After the pattern is drawn out painter's (Frog) tape is applied outlining the various sections of the quilt pattern. Three coats or more of each color are applied, with each coat being allowed to dry thoroughly. After the quilt is finished, it is allowed to cure for at least two weeks before it is mounted.Making a barn quilt allows individuals and volunteer groups the opportunity to create and paint their own quilt square. The design that is chosen may represent a family pattern from a loved quilt or perhaps a new pattern meaningful to the individual creator(s).Objectives of Barn Quilt ProjectsThe Barn Quilts of Gibson County help to educate, promote and celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of the farms and rural area of Gibson County through the visual combination of barns and quilt blocks. Barns are vital to the economic well-being of the rural community, and the comfort of hand-made quilts provided warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artistic expression.Making a barn quilt allows individuals and volunteer groups the opportunity to create and paint their own quilt block, The design that is chosen may represent a family pattern from a loved family quilt or perhaps a new pattern meaningful to the individual creator(s).Comfort of hand-made quilts provided warmth, beauty, and an outlet for individual artistic expression.

A drive through Shawano County is a lot more colorful today than it was a few years ago. That's because more than 350 brilliant "quilt blocks" called barn quilts, are on display on barns through out the county. The Shawano County barn quilt project was started by a local writer/photographer Jim Leuenberger in 2010 after he had seen barn quilts in Iowa, Kentucky, Oregon and southern Wisconsin. So in June 2010, he proposed the idea to a local 4-H clubs for them to paint the quilts as a possible club service project. Since then several clubs, barn owners, businesses and individuals have supported the project through sponsoring a quilt and/or having a quilt put on their barn. From there the project continued to expand and has become a tourism attraction thru out Shawano County and the Unioted States.

Sum Action Number Puzzles Book 2...is a series of 27 Addition Search Puzzles to be used to simulate 3-6 grade students in practice with basic addition facts. Students are always interested in word search puzzles. Sum Action Puzzles follow the same concept as word search but use numbers instead of letters. Use puzzles as classroom assignments, learning centers, home teaching or just for fun activity for anyone. Permission granted to individual teachers to reproduce copies for classroom use. Sum Action Number Puzzles Book 1, 26 different puzzle worksheets, is also available.

2nd DIMENSION was written with one aim in mind, making the study of mathematics interesting, challenging and fun. The ideas and activities can be used to supplement any math program. 2nd DIMENSION covers: math puzzles, games, gimmicks, tricks, worksheets, patterns, solutions, shortcuts, problem solving activities plus more. During the many years of teaching, grades 3-8, the author started each new school year with this posted equation...PATTERNS+THINKING=MATH. Searching for patterns and thinking are the keys to learning mathematics fundamental. If you follow this equation you will be able to do anything in math. 2nd Dimension is all about patterns and thinking and at the same time spark a true student interest in the subject of math. A good attention "getter" is Memory Trick page 40. In order to solve problems, puzzles and win games we must exercise our mental power, look for patterns and think logically. Everyone likes to work with puzzles and games...so be prepared to enjoy yourself as you progress through the pages of 2nd DIMENSION. The author has include a variety of games, activities and puzzles that can be used creatively at most grade levels. Be free to revise or modify to suit your own classroom program. BE CREATIVE!!! Use 2nd DIMENSION to make classroom masters, transparencies and worksheets. Permission granted individual teachers to make copies for classroom use. All activities have been classroom tested at various grade levels. Also available 1st Dimension with another 100 ideas and the 100 page Primary DIMENSION for grades 1-3.

Pennies, Nickels and Dimes is a fascinating mathematics book developed with the main thought of making the subject of money interesting and fun for primary students. This book was designed for primary teachers using a format that can be incorporated into any basic mathematics program. Use Pennies, Nickels and Dimes as means of introducing money concepts in grades K-2 or as a remedial program for grades 3 and 4. The basic format requires students to: (1) do the written work, (2) complete the color key and (3) complete complete the design using the color key as a guide. The teacher may assign the colors or the students may be allowed to select their own combinations of colors. Try it both ways.Pennies, Nickels and Dimes is a collection 37 worksheets and 4 pages of motivational award certificates to be reproduced by teachers for classroom use with the author's wish that the teacher's job is easier and the student's task is more interesting

1st DIMENSION was written with one aim in mind, making the study of mathematics interesting, challenging and fun. The ideas and activities can be used to supplement any math program. 1st DIMENSION covers: math puzzles, games, gimmicks, tricks, worksheets, patterns, solutions, shortcuts, problem solving activities plus more. During the many years of teaching, grades 3-8, the author started each new school year with this posted equation...PATTERNS+THINKING=MATH. Searching for patterns and thinking are the keys to learning mathematics fundamental. If you follow this equation you will be able to do anything in math. 1st Dimension is all about patterns and thinking. Included are several activities that get the attention of students and at the same time spark a true interest in the subject of math. One attention "getter" is the Mystery of 1089 activity on page 53.Following directions on page 53 the answer is always 1089. Another good attention "getter" is Memory Trick page 40. In order to solve problems, puzzles and win games we must exercise our mental power, look for patterns and think logically. Everyone likes to work with puzzles and games...so be prepared to enjoy yourself as you progress through the pages of 1st DIMENSION. The author has include a variety of games, activities and puzzles that can be used creatively at most grade levels. Be free to revise or modify to suit your own classroom program. BE CREATIVE!!! Use 1st DIMENSION to make classroom masters, transparencies and worksheets. Permission granted individual teachers to make copies for classroom use. All activities have been classroom tested at various grade levels. Also available 2nd Dimension with another 100 ideas and The 100 page Primary DIMENSION for grades 1-3.

Geometric Puzzle Book One is a collection of 40 very different puzzle worksheets that cover a variety to subjects to include: vocabulary skills, reasoning, spelling, dictionary knowledge, math, geography, facts, word meaning...plus more. The puzzles require students to use use their thinking skills in order to: (1) think and reason, (2) follow directions, (3) match facts, (4) use design information keys, (5) complete geometric designs using learned information and finally coloring finished geometric designs. The book cover shows four creative designs worksheets in Book One in finished form. All 40 worksheets produce vibrant and interesting pieces of art. This book is appropriate for grades 4-8 and can be utilized at grade 3 for advanced students, in learning centers, for home schooling and are great for the everyday puzzle solvers. Once the the puzzle information is used to answer questions and or matching puzzle data the draw drawing directions are followed. All puzzles require students to draw straight and or curved lines. Straight and curved lines create various sections of the design pattern. Once all sections are drawn and the total design is complete each section contains a number. The numbers are used to color the design following a color key. Teachers have permission, from the author, to produce classroom copies. Geometric Puzzles Book Two is also available with 40 new puzzles and 40 great designs.

Geometric Puzzle Book Two is a collection of 40 very different puzzle worksheets that cover a variety to subjects to include: vocabulary skills, reasoning, spelling, dictionary knowledge, math, geography, facts, word meaning...plus more. The puzzles require students to use use their thinking skills in order to: (1) think and reason, (2) follow directions, (3) match facts, (4) use design information keys, (5) complete geometric designs using learned information and finally coloring finished geometric designs. The book cover shows four creative designs worksheets in Book Two in finished form. All 40 worksheets produce vibrant and interesting pieces of art. This book is appropriate for grades 4-8 and can be utilized at grade 3 for advanced students, in learning centers, for home schooling and are great for the everyday puzzle solvers. Once the the puzzle information is used to answer questions and or matching puzzle data the draw drawing directions are followed. All puzzles require students to draw straight and or curved lines. Straight and curved lines create various sections of the design pattern. Once all sections are drawn and the total design is complete each section contains a number. The numbers are used to color the design following a color key. Teachers have permission, from the author, to produce classroom copies. Geometric Puzzles Book One is also available with 40 new puzzles and 40 great designs.

PICK-A-DILLY PAPERS is a series of 43 worksheets developed to create interest and at the same time spark enthusiasm for basic addition. However, you will find a fascinating different way the worksheets have been designed. Each worksheet has a geometric design pattern that plays an important part in the overall assignment. Each geometric shape contains two important elements ...(1) a number or a series of numbers and (2) various shapes, letters, or pictures of various insects. The shapes, letters and pictures of insects are used to complete the equations assigned to the worksheet. Many of the shapes and objects used in the geometric designs have been turned and/or rotated to different positions which add another degree of difficulty and need for concentration. Students soon become aware of the importance of the approach when they see the need for total concentration in order to complete the assignments with a degree of success. Permission granted teachers to reproduce classroom copies.

Math in Action is a series of 24 worksheets designed to provide useful practice in solving written math problems. Puzzles are in the form of the ever popular word search format that is the foundation for the puzzle written problems. Puzzles are designed to be assignments in grades 3-6 or as home-schooling lessons. Classroom teachers are permitted to produce classroom copies of all puzzles.