June 2, 2010

Amish Haystacks
Allensville, PA

Still processing some of the sights of last week, I decided this week that I needed to stay somewhat office bound to get some design work accomplished. A logo for the Quilt Trails project needs to be designed, detailed maps acquired and a basic information packet compiled. My background in graphic design is a bonus although way back when I studied graphic design at Pratt University (New York City ) as well as at Penn State, personal computers were not available and everything had to be cut and pasted by hand. Today many years later, programs like Adobe Illustrator expands an individual's ability in creation, as well as production.

Additionall, this week, I need to get detailed county street maps which are available through Penndot (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation). Last night by taping several Mapquest pages together I was able to determine the areas of my proposed four basic trails. If all goes according to my plans, there will be two traditional quilt square trails passing through the farm lands of Mifflin, Union and Snyder counties, much of which are largely Amish enclaves. The rail trail running from Lewistown (Mifflin County) through Perry County to Harrisburg (Dauphin County) will also feature traditional quilt square patterns. The fourth trail will be art squares created by state artists via a juried art show, complimenting an already existing art trail. This proposed trail will run along the west side of the Susquehanna River from just north of Harrisburg in Duncannon north to Lewisburg (Union County).