
The Tulip Garden quilt pattern was chosen to represent a tulip applique quilt that was handmade by Fred Empkie Sr's wife, Ann Damrow Empkie. The barn quilt was designed, built, and painted by volunteers.
Be sure to visit the Thumb Quilt Trail's website to read more about their work and this project: http://www.thumbquilttrail.com/Thumb-Quilt-Trail-Barns-and-Blocks/Huron-County
You can also check out the Port Austin Historical Society's facebook page: https://facebook.com/Port-Austin-Area-Historical-Society