The first quilt trail began in 2001.  A quilt trail is a series of painted wood or metal, hung or free standing, quilt squares installed at various locations along a route, emphasizing significant architecture and/or aesthetic landscapes. A barn quilt is a large, hand-painted wooden block typically displayed on the front or side of a barn. Although the first Quilt Trail was in Ohio, currently North America has quilt trails in 43 of the United States as well as in three Canadian provinces.