The Thistle Place Barn Quilt – A Family Story Painted in Purple

Some symbols are chosen. Others choose us.

In 1838, John J. Lyke bought a piece of land covered in tall purple thistles after his blind father-in-law declared, “Any land that can grow thistles this big is good land.” That land became the Lyke Homestead in Steuben County, NY—a place where generations lived, farmed, and passed down a legacy of strength.

The Thistle Place Barn Quilt was created to honor that story. It’s more than a design—it’s our family crest. Each room in the original farmhouse, and in my Utah home, has a carved or painted thistle—a quiet reminder that no matter where we are, we’re always connected by these root  The thistle stands for all of us: strong, beautiful, and enduring.

Painted in our vintage inspired Prairie Paints, in colors of purples, pinks and greens.  Available in four sizes, this barn quilt is also offered as a DIY kit and full-color pattern. 

Let it bloom on your walls with a story worth remembering.

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The Thistle Place Barn Quilt – A Family Story Painted in Purple