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acknowledgments

I would like to thank Donna Sue Groves for trusting me with her story and opening the door to what has become not just a research and writing topic but a way of life for me. I treasure you as a sister; we will always be family.

Many thanks to all of the quilt trail committee members who coordinated my visits and spent their days touring the countryside with me. Your expertise and thoughtful planning were invaluable. So many of you have become friends whom we look forward to visiting for years to come.

Special thanks to those who opened their homes to us along the way or provided a place for Ruby to park. We could not have made this journey without your generosity.

To each of the barn quilt owners I met along the way, I appreciate so much your willingness to share your quilt trail stories. I hope you find that I did them justice.

Thank you to Gillian Berchowitz, director of Ohio University Press, for your continued support. Nancy Basmajian, your enthusiasm and kind words were much appreciated. Beth Pratt, our collaboration during the design process greatly enriched my experience. Thanks to Sally Welch, for the excellent work bringing all of the pieces together. And thank you to Chiquita Babb; your diligence in editing and skill in design resulted in a beautiful book.

Finally, I am grateful beyond measure to my best friend and husband, Glen, who made possible the two years of travel that it took to write this book. You not only supported me in my dream and cheered me on but also worked incredibly hard to make all of this easier for me. Your love and generosity amaze me every day; I could not ask for a better partner in life’s journey. I am truly “The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA.”