Barn Quilts of Chapman Kansas
Sheeran Park's Shamrock Shelter serves as the starting point for theBarn Quilts of Chapman Kansas Tour. The project was orchestrated by
the Kansas Flint Hills Quilt Trail Dickinson County Representative, Lori Hambright,
along with the Chapman High School Art Club.
The Shamrock Shelter at Sheeran Park was replaced after the 2008 tornado that hit Chapman. It is one of the 'safe' tornado shelters, sitting in the heart of the town and is the hub of community activities, including the annual (2015 - 106th annual) Labor Day celebration.
"Bear Claw"
Herb & Kaye Burgett, 2689 N Marshall, Chapman KS 67431
Kaye's father, Art Hobbs, repurposed a Fort Riley Army barrack to make a
chicken coop in the 1970's. It was moved to the Burgett's and remodeled to
be a garden shed in 2002.
"KU Pinwheel & Liberty Star"
Karen Koland-Michael, 228 E 5th St, Chapman KS 67431
According to Karen, Byron Potter sold this lot to Margaret Cushing in 1899, who
built a "cottage" in 1900. Mostly widows and widower's have lived in it, as well
as newly weds as a starter home. Karen purchased the property in 2005, the
home still a cottage, and a perfect size for Karen.
"Irish Pride"
Joan Taylor, 1109 Killarney Circle, Chapman KS 67431
Joan has painted numerous blocks, including her own "Irish Pride" and the
"Mariner's Compass" for her neighbor of over 40 years.
"Mariner's Compass"
Dan and Noreen Zumbrunn, 1109 Killarney Circle, Chapman KS 67431
Artist: Joan Taylor
"Mainer's Compass"
Chapman Valley Manor Care Home, 1009 N Marshall St., Chapman KS 67431
Artist: Michaela Wederski & Joan Taylor
This pattern was chosen because the floor in the reception area of the manor features a large mariner's compass. The barn quilt is best seen when entering Chapman from the north on Marshall Street.
"Patriotic Flag & Sunflower & Garden Star"
Renee Jury, 910 Nicholson Road, Chapman KS 67431
This has been the Jury Family home for 25 years.
"Gaither Gathering Star"
Marne & Dana Gaither, 901 Nicholson, Chapman KS 67431
This home was built in 2011 and has been the Gaither home for 4 years.
"Liberty Star"
Mary Anderson, 828 Nicholson Rd, Chapman KS 67431
This location has been the Anderson home since 1993.
"Crossed Canoes"
Chapman Creek RV Park, 2701 N Marshall St, Chapman KS 67431
Artist: Lori Hambright
GPS Coordinates: 38.9 877 21, 97.0 242 52
"Wagon Tracks"
Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail Ruts, Corner of Old Hwy 40/Quail Rd, Chapman KS 67431
Artist: Lori Hambright
The wagon tracks barn quilt sits at the bottom of the National Historic Register Butterfield Overland Despatch/Smoky Hill Trail ruts. Several swales (or ruts) are still visible and quite deep as they descend from the top of Indian Hill on the west edge of Chapman. The BOD began in 1865 and was the 'highway' to the southwest before the coming of the railroad all but ended the travel by wagon. Chapman Creek was one of the stage stops, being the first one a days' travel from Fort Riley.
"Tennessee Compass"
Boyd's Clothing, 406 Marshall St, Chapman KS 67431
Artist: Lori Hambright
The clothing store, originally owned by the Carroll Family, had 14 foot ceilings. The Boyd's are
the second owners of the same business in the same place. Boyd's lowered the interior ceilings
for efficiency. Boyd's Clothing is part of the historic downtown Chapman city block. They have
sporting goods for the family, especially Chapman Irish-themed items.
"Union Star"
New location to be announced, Chapman KS 67431
Artists: CHS Art Club & Lori Hambright
The barn quilt was sponsored by the Dickinson Co Community High school Class of 1945 (now Chapman H.S.). When they had a reunion this spring for their 70th year, they chose to sponsor a barn quilt through the CHS Art Club project.
Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail Ruts, Corner of Old Hwy 40/Quail Rd, Chapman KS 67431
Artist: Lori Hambright
The wagon tracks barn quilt sits at the bottom of the National Historic Register Butterfield Overland Despatch/Smoky Hill Trail ruts. Several swales (or ruts) are still visible and quite deep as they descend from the top of Indian Hill on the west edge of Chapman. The BOD began in 1865 and was the 'highway' to the southwest before the coming of the railroad all but ended the travel by wagon. Chapman Creek was one of the stage stops, being the first one a days' travel from Fort Riley.
"Tennessee Compass"
Boyd's Clothing, 406 Marshall St, Chapman KS 67431
Artist: Lori Hambright
The clothing store, originally owned by the Carroll Family, had 14 foot ceilings. The Boyd's are
the second owners of the same business in the same place. Boyd's lowered the interior ceilings
for efficiency. Boyd's Clothing is part of the historic downtown Chapman city block. They have
sporting goods for the family, especially Chapman Irish-themed items.
"Union Star"
New location to be announced, Chapman KS 67431
Artists: CHS Art Club & Lori Hambright
The barn quilt was sponsored by the Dickinson Co Community High school Class of 1945 (now Chapman H.S.). When they had a reunion this spring for their 70th year, they chose to sponsor a barn quilt through the CHS Art Club project.
"Kansas City Star Quilts"
Lucky Charms Quilt Shop, 405 N Marshall, Chapman KS 67431
Artists: CHS Art Club
Historic limestone building in Chapman's downtown district. The building was constructed in the late 1800's. At one time this was a café, in the 70's/80's it was the Village shop. It had a soda fountain, candy, and pool table. Local children would drop in after school. It was a flower shop, quilt/scrap booking store. In 2010 the owner of "Mother & Me" passed on. It was her wish that the store stay open and the love of quilting continue. Some of her customers came together and partnered, to be known as "Lucky Charm Quilts." The scrap booking supplies are gone, but the love of quilting continues.
"Carpenter's Wheel"
Carol McGuire, 522 W Fifth, Chapman KS 67431
Artist: Pierce Hayden & Lori Hambright
We bought our house from the Construction Tech class at Chapman High School. We owned the house less than a year when the tornado hit our town. We had minimal damage even though we live a half block from the high school which had major damage.
"Autumn Cross"
Tom & Brenda O'Neal, 1121 Leprechaun Dr, Chapman KS 67431
Artist: Mary Anderson
