Linda had a productive year in 2020. She created 43 new geometric paintings. Most in this series were based on quilt block designs. She works in acrylic on canvas. Typically she uses a square format for these paintings. Click on an image to see a larger version and read about the design.
You can purchase prints, home decor, and personal items with these original designs in her online shop.
![Stained Glass is executed iin colors associated with stained glass arranged in a kaleidoscope like pattern. Stained Glass barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/STNGLAS1/576815594.jpg)
Stained Glass is executed iin colors associated with stained glass arranged in a kaleidoscope like pattern.
![Starry Path is made up of intertwining triangles which together form a bold and colorful eight pointed star. Starry Path barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/STARPATH/87665699.jpg)
Starry Path is made up of intertwining triangles which together form a bold and colorful eight pointed star.
![Spools of thread play a double role as an essential material of the quilter and here, the subject of the quilt pattern. Spools barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/SPOOLS/1576807773.jpg)
Spools of thread play a double role as an essential material of the quilter and here, the subject of the quilt pattern.
![The Running Women quilt block depicted here gets its sense of motion from the pinwheel margin of the central shape. Running Women barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/RUNWMN/2069807673.jpg)
The Running Women quilt block depicted here gets its sense of motion from the pinwheel margin of the central shape.
![Does your heart beat true for the Red, White, and Blue? There are four squares here for the Fourth of July. Red, White, and Blue barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/REDWHTBLU/3048149139.jpg)
Does your heart beat true for the Red, White, and Blue? There are four squares here for the Fourth of July.
![Never heard of a Red Sunflower? This is not from an artist's imagination, but inspired by the real thing. Red Sunflower barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/RED_SNFLR/2218603169.jpg)
Never heard of a Red Sunflower? This is not from an artist’s imagination, but inspired by the real thing.
![Not the kind of Mug Shot you might first think of, these mugs sport nine variations on a single theme. Mug Shots barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/MUGSHOTS/357523810.jpg)
Not the kind of Mug Shot you might first think of, these mugs sport nine variations on a single theme.
![This Log Cabin pattern stacks up perfectly. The log cabin home was a staple shelter for frontier Americans. Log Cabin barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/LOGSTGLAS/2802213031.jpg)
This Log Cabin pattern stacks up perfectly. The log cabin home was a staple shelter for frontier Americans.
![The Hexie Net is a modern rendition of an old theme of hexagons in colors to depict stacked cubes. Can you see them? Hexie Net barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/HEXNET1/1709263395.jpg)
The Hexie Net is a modern rendition of an old theme of hexagons in colors to depict stacked cubes. Can you see them?
![These Geese-a-Flyin' seem to have all their bases covered as they are heading to the four points of the compass. Geese-a-Flyn' barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/GEESEFLYN/1676310564.jpg)
These Geese-a-Flyin’ seem to have all their bases covered as they are heading to the four points of the compass.
![The four sided Friendship Star was a common pattern in quilts created as going away presents by which to remember those still at home. Friendship Star barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/FRNDSTAR/2234982972.jpg)
The four sided Friendship Star was a common pattern in quilts created as going away presents by which to remember those still at home.
![The Friendship Knot quilt design derives from the distinctive square appearance of the knot of the same name used to tie a scarf. Friendship Knot barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/FRNDKNOT1/2487662156.jpg)
The Friendship Knot quilt design derives from the distinctive square appearance of the knot of the same name used to tie a scarf.
![The Fleur de Lis is a cultural symbol of French origin adapted by quilters to decorate American homes. The Saints go marching in... Fleur de Lis barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/FLRDLIS/983034058.jpg)
The Fleur de Lis is a cultural symbol of French origin adapted by quilters to decorate American homes. The Saints go marching in…
![The Feathered Star is one of the few named quilt patterns of the 19th century. It appears as either a whole quilt or individual block pattern. Feathered Star barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/FETHRSTR/1027803168.jpg)
The Feathered Star is one of the few named quilt patterns of the 19th century. It appears as either a whole quilt or individual block pattern.
![Fans - brightly colored folding paper fans were common place before air conditioning. The fan effect was borrowed to make striking quilt designs in the 1800's. Fans barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/FANS1/3226519185.jpg)
Fans – brightly colored folding paper fans were common place before air conditioning. The fan effect was borrowed to make striking quilt designs in the 1800’s.
![Elaborate porcelain plates imported from Dresden, Germany in the 1920's were the inspiration for many quilt designs such as this one. Dresden Plate barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/DRESDEN1/3989349273.jpg)
Elaborate porcelain plates imported from Dresden, Germany in the 1920’s were the inspiration for many quilt designs such as this one.
![Cathedral Window depicts a common pattern of circles, used in stained glass work and adapted for brightly colored quilts. Cathedral Window barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/CTHDRLWND/15954300.jpg)
Cathedral Window depicts a common pattern of circles, used in stained glass work and adapted for brightly colored quilts.
![Bright primary colors make a dramatic Corsage. Floral arrangements were often an inspiration for quilt patterns. Corsage barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/CORSAGE/1596221224.jpg)
Bright primary colors make a dramatic Corsage. Floral arrangements were often an inspiration for quilt patterns.
![The Compass Rose represents the background of a magnetic compass against which the compass needle tells the mariner the direction the ship is heading. Compass Rose barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/COMPASS/1697901643.jpg)
The Compass Rose represents the background of a magnetic compass against which the compass needle tells the mariner the direction the ship is heading.
![The Celtic Cross is a cross cultural religious symbol that found its way into Colonial American quilts. Celtic Cross barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/CLTCROSS/3466580334.jpg)
The Celtic Cross is a cross cultural religious symbol that found its way into Colonial American quilts.
![This Churn Dash square is designed after the wooden, cross shaped plunger used in old butter churns. Churn Dash barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/CHURNDSH/1064644761.jpg)
This Churn Dash square is designed after the wooden, cross shaped plunger used in old butter churns.
![Carpenter's Tools are the focus of this quilt pattern. It displays the necessary tools framed by the house they built. Carpenter's Tools barn quilt by Linda Grom, original in acrylic on canvas - at Spy Rock Graphics - SpyRockGraphics.com](https://spyrockgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2020/11/CARPNTR/2061874363.jpg)
Carpenter’s Tools are the focus of this quilt pattern. It displays the necessary tools framed by the house they built.