Committees of Barn Quilts in Garrett County, Maryland

Barn Quilts in Garrett County, Maryland

Pieces of Our Past

The following committees have been established to
help us get our Barn Quilt project up and running.
Please consider volunteering on a committee to
help us share our homemade history & heritage!

Contact us to join a committee!

Committee Notetakers: Submit Committee Report

Locations of the Barn Quilts/Routes

Ensure safety and compliance
Develop directional and site signage
Recruit property owners
Consider strategic locations throughout the county

Fundraising

Develop a budget of required funding
Research funding opportunities
Apply for funding through identified sources
Monitor spending to meet grant guidelines
Evaluate each grant for cost versus value

Publicity/Marketing/Website

Set up publicity/marketing budget
Develop a media kit and list
Develop a marketing calendar
Compose and send timely press releases
Maintain/update a web site

Design of the Quilt Blocks

Maintain block designs and color schemes
Work with Quilt groups in the County
Encourage participation of youth groups

Logistics (building, painting, mounting)

Obtain needed labor and equipment
Schedule installation
Create guidelines for maintenance

Publications

Research other Quilt Barn publications
Develop audio materials to support driving tour
Determine distribution channels

Merchandizing

Determine product criteria
Obtain and maintain inventory
Determine distribution channels
Gauge product effectiveness

History/Research

Research history of barns
Research history of quilts
Research history of quilt blocks
Research history of barn owners

Committees

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Volunteer Retreat!
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Barn Quilt
Association
Of Garrett County