Pickens County Quilt and Bike Trail Preview

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Doddle Trail Park - 256 Railroad Crossing, 124 Railroad Stree, Pickens.

THE DOODLE TRAIL, a 7.5 mile rails-to-trails partnership between the City of Easley and the City of Pickens opened Memorial Day Weekend 2015. The multi-use trail is open fro#256 Railarod Crossing in Rail Road Street of m dawn to dusk for biking, walking, running and rollerblading. Unauthorized mopeds or motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trail.#256 Railroad Crossing quilt panel located on Rail Road Street side of building. The first run of the train to Easley had a foreboding start, as some local kids placed spikes on the rails to see if anything would happen. It certainly did, causing the trail to “jump” the track and derail!.

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274 Hunters Star, Master’s Grocery, 3949 Moorefield Memorial Highway, Pickens, SC

The Masters Grocery Store, north of Pickens, and across the road from the Hagood Mill. A popular spot for locals and visitors for breakfast and lunch. Cindy runs the business as a “true country store” with the support of her family, community and customers.

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Historic Hagood Mill & Folk Life Center, 138 Hagood Mill Road

#108 Fiddler's JigQuiter: Jeanette MoodyThis restored 1845 grist mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only mill in SC grinding with original wheel components. The site includes a blacksmith shop, 1791 Murphree cabin, 1830s Hagood cabin, the South Carolina Rock Art Center, and much more. The mill is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10am-4pm. The Third Saturday of each month is are folklife festivals with demonstrations, living history and musical entertainment. Group tours are offered by appointment.Hagood Mill & Folk Life CenterGPS Coordinates 34.927052, -82.722278

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Holly Springs Center, 129 School House Street - Three quilt panels are displayed at this site.

Holly Springs Center is an Appalachian Arts and Culture center for all ages. Appalachian Arts classes, summer camps, and preschool and Kindercare program.#43 Churn DasherJeannette MoodyThe Churn Dash pattern, also called Hole in the Barn Door or Monkey Wrench, has been in continuous use in South Carolina for over 150 years. Quiltmakers enjoy combining the triangles and rectangles into nine-patch blocks, and the association of the pattern with the old-fashioned “churn dasher,” used to turn milk into butter, adds to its appeal.----------#217 Fence PostPansy Elizabeth Townes CantrellThe pattern, Fence Posts, also known as Interlocked Squares, was first named in 1932 by Edna Marie Dunn in the Kansas City Star. Other names are 4 Part Strip Block (ca. 1948), Roman Square (ca. 1974) and Spirit of St. Louis (ca.1934). The moniker, Fence Posts was first used in 1973. This pattern is frequently made as a scrappy quilt.----------#218 Fifty-four Forty or FightAnne Fields HallFifty-Four Forty or Fight, a pattern first published in Practical Needlework, (ca. 1906), is also known as Grandma’s Star and was designed by Clara Stone. This design has been sewn throughout the 20th century and was selected by quilter Anne Fields Hall to create a quilt for her sister.GPS Coordinates 34.972432, -82.753533

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Holly Springs Store, intersection of Highways 11 & 178

#164 Appalachian HonorThe “Appalachian Honor” barn quilt hangs at Holly Springs Country Store located at the intersection of Highways 11 & 178 in upper Pickens County. It serves as a reminder to all those who view it that, “all gave some, but some gave all.”Cafe, restrooms, genral store and gas. Open 7 days a week 6:00 am - 8:00 pm except Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.

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Table Rock State Park, 158 Ellison Lane

#151A Walk in the ParkQuilter: Gail SextonTable Rock State Park headquarters displays the fabric quilt and painted panel. The quilt block called A Walk in the Park was made to honor COL (Ret.) Nicholas Fletcher III, and Table Rock State Park Manager, Poll Knowland.for their service and dedication as well as the many men and women who have served at Table Rock throughout the years.”GPS Coordinates N35° 1.1383', W082° 41.5825'

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Laurel Mountain Inn, 129 Hiawatha Trai, Pickens SC

#283 Mountain LaurelQuilter: Gail SextonSherry Schell’s family discovered the Table Rock area in 1989, when they decided to leave Atlanta to design and build a bed and breakfast fulfilling their dream. When they found eleven acres with a view of Table Rock Mountain, their vision was complete. The Schell Haus B&B was ready to open its doors to guests in 1990. After several years, they realized additional space was needed to accommodate the needs of all visitors in the Upstate. Scenic Highway 11 is 130 miles long and the Laurel Mountain Inn is right in the center. Sherry and her husband, George, then designed and built a small, five room motel next door to the B & B. Surrounded by Mountain Laurel bushes and their gorgeous blooms, gave the inspiration for the name of their new motel, Laurel Mountain Inn, which has welcomed guests since 1994.GPS Coordinates N35.0274769, -82.689080

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Table Rock Tea Company, 272 Herb Garden, 118 High Hills Lane,

#272 Herb GardenQuilter: Anja TownrowFabric Designer: Valerie GreeleyTable Rock Tea Company was started by Steve and Jennifer Lorch. Located along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway 11, the farm is one of only a handful of commercial tea farms in the continental United States. The company offers a cafe, informational tours on which visitors learn about growing and processing tea. Table Rock Tea Company is recognized as a pioneer of American tea production right here in beautiful upstate South Carolina!.GPS Coordinates N35.028940, -82.685980

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Barn Hwy 11, 220 Back Park Road

#148 Nine SquareQuilter: Laura GrantNine Square was installed on the Grant's family Century Barn. below Table Rock Mountian. The cloth quilt was originally made by Mrs.Grant and given to their grandson for Christmas 2014.The Nine Square or Nine Patch, as it is also called, was a popular pattern used by pioneer women. The earliest homesteaders had neither time nor fabric to spare. Most of the quilts they made were utility quilts, quickly sewn together for warmth.GPS Coordinates N35° 2.2455', W082° 41.1256'

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Table Rock Inn, 4515 Hwy 11

#267 Capital TQuilter: Tama McLarin Tripp TewThe Capital T pattern has many variations and has been around the quilting world for generations. This quilt, circa 1945, was entirely hand-made by Cynthia’s grandmother, Tama. It was made for Tama’s son Hardie Gibson Tew. Tama lost her husband and two young boys to Spinal Meningitis.Table Rock Inn and Artisans’ Market has completely remodeled 6 rooms for guests. The old convenience store has been transformed into a venue for local artists and makers. It includes consignment items such as sculptures, whirly-gigs, soaps, candles, and honey. The shop has hiking related items, snacks, and drinks.GPS Coordinates N35.036664, -82.6766754

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Hayward's’ Hay Day Farm, 130 Hay Day Drive, PIckens

These two quilts can be found on the last house on the road..#120 Harwards’ Hay Day FarmDesigned by the Reverend and Mrs. Lucy HarwardQuilter: Lucy HarwardThis quilt depicts the Harward’s life together and their many vocations and interests.# 205 FloralinaQuilter: Lucy HawardLucys Floralina, quilt are presents the states where she and Dale were born and where they spent their married life. The mockingbird at the top of the quilt is the Florida state bird. The bird is small and in the background. Her husband, Dale, was born in Bowling Green, Florida. The first 38 years of their married life were spent in Florida, where Dale was a minister. The bird in the lower portion of the quilt is larger and more prominent. It is surrounded by Yellow Jasmine and represents the South Carolina state bird, the Carolina Wren and is their current residence as well as Lucy’s birthplace in Columbia.

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Easley - Doodle Trail Head

514 Fleetwood DriveEasley, SC 29640The Doodle Trail is a 8.5 mile rails-to-trails partnership between the City of Easley and the City of Pickens opened Memorial Day Weekend 2015. The multi-use trail is open from dawn to dusk for biking, walking, running and rollerblading.

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#292 Grandmama's Legacy of Flowers

#292 Grandmama's Legacy of Flowers