How was the barn quilt project financed?
Kevin Peyton wrote proposals for a paint grant from the Diamond Vogel paint company; for a bank foundation, for funding; for the Farm Bureau community enhancement grant. All gave something, but the project really started on a shoestring. Kevin and his family believed that donations and financing would come through, so the family really just started on faith and paid bills themselves until the committee had the resources to pay all the bills and reimburse the family. Many of the property owners who received barn quilts made donations, ranging from $50 to $250.
