The Barn Quilts of Oconto County project has added two valuable volunteers to its effort to brighten the rural landscape.
Donna Baird, a retired math teacher, helps to lay out the quilt block patterns on the plywood. Once the pattern is set, volunteer Fran Wishneski uses her painting expertise to apply the paint and guide the clients of New View Industries to assist her.
The barn quilts project was launched in April by Kay Rankel, director of the Gillett Public Library, and Lynn Jones, of New View Industries.
The mission of the project is to celebrate and promote the culture, heritage and progressive nature of Oconto County by placing quilt blocks on barns and other suitable buildings throughout the county.
Clients at New View Industries paint and construct the blocks at their facility in Gillett.
Groups and individuals are encouraged to come to their facility to help paint their own quilts.
To date, there are 16 confirmed orders for 8- by 8-foot barn quilts and several 4- by 4-foot community blocks.
Oconto Electric Cooperative supports the project by donating the use of its equipment for the installation of the blocks.
For more information, visit barnquiltsofocontocounty.weebly.com.
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