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 Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026