Tapestry Tours NC

Tapestry Tours NC was inspired by my friendship with Cora Ellen Stroud, former owner of Taproot Artisans, a marketplace in Harmony, NC which hosted artisans and barn quilt workshops.

Cora Ellen invited me to participate in various activities to promote and share the local charms of north Iredell County - agri-tourism. Her insightful, visionary force was instrumental in organizing 'The Quilt Trails of Iredell County'. To support the mission of this organization, she conducted Barn Quilt Workshops to expand the county's trail. Soon thereafter, she offered Barn Quilt Tours. From just under a dozen in 2010, there are now over 100 barn quilts identified in Iredell County... dozens were designed and installed with Cora Ellen's creative sign expertise.

Unexpectantly, Cora Ellen departed from us in late January of 2013.

My admiration of Cora Ellen and adoration of our countryside inspired me to extend her legendary aspirations and continue to share the beautiful tapestry and bounty produced throughout our local countryside.

It was blessed to experience a creative synergy with Cora Ellen... many people in our community feel the same.

Tapestry Tours NC is an extension our relationship and desire to share the charms of our community... our intention is to offer guided tours to destinations on roads less traveled.

Explorations await you... design a destination tour with us, today!