The goal of the Chisago Lakes Barn Quilt Trail was to heighten awareness of our area’s Swedish heritage, showcase talent of local artists, and add color and interest through the business sectors and near local attractions and historical sites. Working with a network of artists and business sponsors, 20 quilts were installed in 2015, and another 20 in 2016. Dave Oaks sealed and installed every single barn quilt, “I had hands on every one of them.”