Barn “Quilts” – as art in Franklin County Gene Marrano January 25, 2019 1 minute read Barn Quilt by Jane Strike. Courtesy photo Barn Quilts are cropping up all over Franklin County. The painted wood version of beloved quilts dot businesses, barns and gates. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports is is becoming a draw for tourists. Share: Post navigation Previous: Hokies home to Syracuse tomorrowNext: Virginia chambers pass bills allowing happy hour advertising Related Stories Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0