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# Iowa Quilt Museum

On the square in historic Winterset, Iowa

## Posts

- [Iowa QuiltScape](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/news/)
- [Iowa QuiltScape for Summer 2026](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-summer-2026/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for Spring 2026](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-spring-2026/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Special Event!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-spring-special-events-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Special Event!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-spring-special-events/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 2026](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-2026/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for January 2026](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-january-2026/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for December 2025](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-december-2025-2-2-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for November 2025](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-november-2025-2-2-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for September 2025](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-august-2025-2-2-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 2025](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-august-2025-2-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for July 2, 2025](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-july-2-2025-2-2-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [2025 Iowa Quilt Festival](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-2025-iqf025/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 2, 2025](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-3-2025-2-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 13, 2025](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-13-2025-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [December 2022 Iowa Quiltscape](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-fiber-art-now-2-2/) - Fiber Art Now - Excellence in Quilts 2022, is receiving rave reviews!
- [1st Annual Quilt Auction a Success](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/1st-annual-quilt-auction-a-success/) - Thank you to everyone who helped make our first annual quilt auction a success! Proceeds of the auction contributed over $8,000 to assist with the opening of the new museum. These photos of the 15 quilts that were sold at our first auction on October 10th, 2015, are courtesy of Fons & Porter's Love of
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 5, 2025](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-january-26-2025-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Meet the Instructor:  Sharon Wasteney!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-meet-the-instructor-2025iqf-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Meet the Instructor:  Irene Roderick!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-meet-the-instructor-2025iqf-3-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Tickets are now Available!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-21-2025-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for January 26, 2025](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-january-26-2025/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for December 24, 2024](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-december-18-2024/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for November 22, 2024](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-november-22-2024/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa Quilt Festival](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-quilt-museum-now-hiring-2/) - Sign up now for a three-day retreat in the Livery, classes, lectures, and a gallery walk June 5-7 before our June 8 Airing of the Quilts and a book signing!
- [Now Hiring a Part-Time Director for the Iowa Quilt Museum](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-quilt-museum-now-hiring/) - Our current exhibit "Kaffe Fassett: 85 & Fabulous" is the perfect exhibit to bring your family to this holiday season. Don't miss out on $5 admission on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
- [Season's Greetings from Iowa Quilt Museum: Wishing You Joyful Holidays & Creative Adventures!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-quilt-museum-kaffe-fassett-2/) - Our current exhibit "Kaffe Fassett: 85 & Fabulous" is the perfect exhibit to bring your family to this holiday season. Don't miss out on $5 admission on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
- [Festive Fun at the Iowa Quilt Museum: Explore Kaffe Fassett and Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Specials!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-quilt-museum-kaffe-fassett/) - Our current exhibit "Kaffe Fassett: 85 & Fabulous" is the perfect exhibit to bring your family to this holiday season. Don't miss out on $5 admission on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
- [Celebrating Your Generosity: 'Honor Your Legacy' Quilt Museum Donations!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-quilt-museum-donations/) - We're celebrating quilt museum donations and the 'Share Your Stash' fundraiser in November.
- [Mark Your Calendar: The Museum Is Buzzing With Quilt Events](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-quilt-events/) - Fall is coming and the Iowa Quilt Museum is full of quilt events! Mark your calendar so you don't miss out on our inspiring fun!
- [New Exhibit - Welcome Home. A Celebration of House Quilts.](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-house-block/) - Our new exhibit "Timestamps" featuring over 30 quilts made by Ricky Tims is
- [New Exhibit - Timestamps by Ricky Tims](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-ricky-tims/) - Our new exhibit "Timestamps" featuring over 30 quilts made by Ricky Tims is
- [National Quilting Day 2023](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-national-quilting-day/) - National Quilting Day is right around the corner! Come sew with us on Saturday, March 18.
- [Iowa Quilt Festival And Events At The Museum](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-fiber-art-now-2-2-2/) - We're gearing up for the Iowa Quilt Festival so quilters and quilt appreciators can have quilty fun May 31 - June 3, 2023.
- [November Iowa Quiltscape: "Fiber Art Now"](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-fiber-art-now-2/) - Fiber Art Now - Excellence in Quilts 2022, is receiving rave reviews!
- [September Iowa Quiltscape: Fiber Art Now - Excellence in Quilts 2022](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-fiber-art-now/) - Our newest exhibit, Fiber Art Now - Excellence in Quilts 2022, features 27 winning studio art quilts now until December 18,2022.
- [Quilted Leaves for the Covered Bridge Festival](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/quilted-leaves-for-the-covered-bridge-festival/) - Make quilted leaves for our windows to show off the beauty of quilted textiles during the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival this October 8 & 9, 2022.
- [August Iowa Quiltscape: Marti Michell](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-marti-michell/) - New quilt exhibit is coming! Marti Michell was born and raised in Iowa and a graduate of Iowa State University.
- [June Iowa Quiltscape: New Quilt Exhibit](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-new-quilt-exhibit-marti-michell/) - New quilt exhibit is coming! Marti Michell was born and raised in Iowa and a graduate of Iowa State University.
- [2022 Airing of the Quilts](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-airing-of-the-quilts/) - Get the latest on the 2022 Airing of the Quilts taking place Saturday, June 4, 2022 in Winterset, Iowa.
- [New Quilt Exhibit: Midwest Modern](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-new-quilt-exhibit-midwest-modern/) - Our new quilt exhibit is called "Midwest Modern" and showcases modern quilts made by Midwestern quilt artists. This exhibit is curated by Heather Kinion.
- [Virtual Exhibit: Deeds Not Words: Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Suffrage](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/virtual-exhibit-deeds-not-words/) - Our new exhibit "Deeds Not Words: Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Suffrage" is impactful and impressive. All 29 award-winning artists made stunning art quilts.
- [Our Favorite Quilting Books](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/our-favorite-quilting-books/) - March is National Reading Month as well as the month all of us quilters celebrate National Quilting Day. Which led us to create a blog post about favorite quilt books­—fiction or non-fiction. Now, as quilters and/or book lovers, you probably know how hard it is to choose JUST ONE book that is your favorite. So There are many quilting books and it's National Reading Month so let's talk about the Iowa Quilt Museum's Board Members favorite quilting related books.
- [New Exhibit: Deeds Not Words: Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Suffrage](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/new-exhibit-deeds-not-words/) - Our new exhibit "Deeds Not Words: Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Suffrage" is impactful and impressive. All 29 award-winning artists made stunning art quilts.
- [What We Love About Your Sewing Spaces](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/sewing-spaces/) - Get to know the Iowa Quilt Museum board and director as we share our favorite things about our sewing spaces. Many of us love our views!
- [One More Week Of Here Comes The Sun Quilt Exhibit](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-final-week-of-quilt-exhibit/) - Join us for two more Here Comes the Sun quilt exhibit events. In a week, we have to take down these glowing orange quilts for our next quilt exhibit.
- [Joe Cunningham Is Coming to Winterset](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/joe-cunningham-here-comes-the-sun/) - Joe Cunningham, curator of Here Comes the Sun, will visit Winterset for a gallery walk of our exhibit celebrating the color orange.
- [It's December! Show Your Orange!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-show-your-orange/) - Show your orange! We're celebrating the gorgeous and bright color orange this dreary winter and asking you to send us your orange quilts.
- [Iowa QuiltScape - New Exhibit: Here Comes the Sun](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-27-2021-2-4/) - It's all here in the November Iowa QuiltScape: Our brand new exhibit, Here Comes the Sun, curated by Joe Cunningham.
- [](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-27-2021-2-3/) - It's all here in the September Iowa QuiltScape: Our current exhibit Mary Pemble Barton, Tuesdays @ 12, IQM Membership and a peek at the online Gift Shop.
- [October Iowa QuiltScape - Virtual Exhibit Now Available!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-27-2021-2-2/) - It's all here in the October Iowa QuiltScape: Virtual exhibit, Silent Voices, Singing Threads recording and our upcoming Tuesday@12.
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 27, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-august-27-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for July 27, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-july-27-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for July 23, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-july-23-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for July 2, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-july-2-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 18, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-18-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 1, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-1-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset. Frequently Asked Questions about the Madison County Airing of the Quilts and two additions to the festivities.
- [Airing of the Quilts FAQs](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-airing-of-the-quilts-faqs/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset. Frequently Asked Questions about the Madison County Airing of the Quilts and two additions to the festivities.
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 24, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-24-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 8, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-8-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 26, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-26-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 18, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-18-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 5, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-5-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 29, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-29-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [National Quilting Day!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/national-quilting-day-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 14, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-14-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 6, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-6-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 26, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-26-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 19, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-19-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 12, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-12-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 8, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-8-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for January 31, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-january-31-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for January 25, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-january-25-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for January 15, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-january-15-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for January 10, 2021](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-january-10-2021/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for November 13, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-november-13-2020/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for October 8, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-october-8-2020/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for September 28, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-15-2020/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 20, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-august-20-2020/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 12, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-july-12-2020/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 1, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-july-3-2020-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for July 3, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-july-3-2020/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 26, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-26-2020/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 21, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-21-2002/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 13, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-13-2002-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 13, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-13-2002/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 3, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-28-2002-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 28, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-28-2002/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 21, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-21-2002/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 14, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-9-2020-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 9, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-9-2020/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 2, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-27-2020-2/) - News from the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 27, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-27-2020/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood?
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 16, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-16-2020/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood?
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 14, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-14-2020/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood?
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 27, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-27-2020/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood?
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 23, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-23-2020/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood?
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 2, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-2-2020/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood?
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 19, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-19-2020/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 14, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-14-2020/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for January 31, 2020](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-january-31-2020/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for December 13, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-december-13-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for November 22, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-november-22-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for October 2nd, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-27-2019-2-2/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for October 2nd, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-27-2019-2/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for September 27th, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-27-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for September 13th, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-13-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for September 4th, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-4-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 30th, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-august-30-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 9th, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-august-9-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 4th, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-august-4-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for July 19, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-july-19-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for July 11, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-july-11-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 24, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-24-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 29, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-29-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 10, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-10-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 24, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-5-2019-2/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 5, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-5-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 22, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-22-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [National Quilting Day is Saturday!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-3-2019-2/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 3rd, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-3-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 22, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-22-2019/) - What's happening in your quilty neighborhood? A garden-themed show at Living History farms in Des Moines, some St. Patty's Day Fun at the IQM and more! Read on!
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 8, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-8-2019/) - On display at the IQM...Portraits: The Many Faces of Iowa Art Quilters Opening Reception • Saturday, Feb 9th • 5-7pmFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This exhibit, featuring works by nineteen artists, contains over 80 quilts—an unprecedented amount here at the IQM! Each artist is a member of the Iowa Art Quilters and has provided a
- [Iowa QuiltScape for January 18, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-january-18-2018/) - Did you miss our "Blue Ribbon Quilts" Exhibit? We know it's unlikely that all of our fans can make it to Winterset to see every single exhibit. It breaks our heart as much as it does yours, so we decided to do something about it! At the suggestions one of our wonderful visitors, the we
- [Iowa QuiltScape for January 11, 2019](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-november-24-2018/) - It's a new year and we're excited to get up and running with some wonderful new events and opportunities here at the Iowa Quilt Museum. Read on to learn about it all!!! Yoga with the Quilts Thursday, January 17th • 5:15 pmIowa Quilt Museum Greet the new year by joining us for yoga among the quilts
- [Iowa QuiltScape for November 24, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-november-24-2018-2/) - In this season, and every season, we give thanks for the wonderful support we receive from the quilting community both close to home and afar! Thank you for supporting the Iowa Quilt Museum and our mission to promote appreciation of the American quilt. We wish you a wonderful holiday season. You've done your Black Friday
- [Iowa QuiltScape for November 9, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-november-9-2018/) - This weekend we honor US Military Veterans and their service to our country. The flags are flying proudly around the Winterset town square, the VFW Auxiliary is selling their remembrance poppies and the Iowa Quilt Museum is observing Veterans Day with a special exhibit of Quilts of Valor and a QOV award ceremony. Quilts
- [Iowa QuiltScape for October 31, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-october-31-2018/) - Winter Hours Start Thursday, November 1st Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 4 • Sunday, 12 - 4 • Closed on Mondays Of course, you can find us all day, every day on our website, Facebook and Instagram (@iowaquiltmuseum)! Waste Not, Want Not On exhibit at the IQM through January 27, 2019 Resourceful quilters have a
- [Iowa QuiltScape for October 17, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-october-17-2018/) - At the Iowa Quilt Museum Waste Not, Want Not On exhibit at the IQM through January 27, 2019 Resourceful quilters have a long history of making artistic quilts utilizing the smallest scraps and efficient piecing methods—adhering to the philosophy of “waste not, want not.” This exhibit is curated by Virginia Berger of Adel, Iowa.
- [Iowa QuiltScape for October 10, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-october-3-2018/) - At the Iowa Quilt Museum Covered Bridge Festival and Blue Ribbon Quilts of the Iowa State Fair October 13th and 14th in Winterset The fall colors are exploding in South Central Iowa just in time for the Covered Bridge Festival this Saturday, October 13th, and Sunday, October 14th. The festival is open from 9:00 am
- [Iowa QuiltScape for September 26, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-1-2018-2-2/) - DMAQG "Watch us Shine" Quilt Show September 27 - 29 in Des Moines I dropped off some sponsorship materials this evening at the Des Moines Area Quilt Guild show and got to enjoy a little sneak peek. Wow! It's quite a show. The title of this year's show is "Watch us Shine!" and the
- [Iowa QuiltScape for September 18, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-1-2018-2/) - Pieced Together Documentary Screening Tuesday, September 25th, 6:30 pm at the Iowa Theater in Winterset [kad_youtube url="https://youtu.be/qs4AGyhvzV4"] Donna Sue Groves wanted to pretty up an old barn for her mother, a quilter, by hanging a wooden square painted like a quilt block. The idea sparked a grassroots phenomenon known as "Barn Quilt Trails"...and created
- [Iowa QuiltScape for September 1, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-september-1-2018/) - In Winterset with the Iowa Quilt Museum At Home with Marianne Fons, Quilting Escapes Retreat September 13 - 15 in Winterset Winterset, Iowa, the town where Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting was born, will be host to an unprecedented quilt retreat. And you’re invited! In no time at all, you’ll fall under the spell of
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 21, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-august-21-2018/) - There's something about the impending arrival of fall that sparks the thought of quilts! In this issue of Iowa QuiltScape, we bring you a HUGE variety of events of which you can take advantage this fall - many of them in Winterset at the Iowa Quilt Museum and others around the state! Blue Ribbon Quilts
- [Iowa QuiltScape for August 4, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-13th-2018-2/) - Blue Ribbon Quilts of the Iowa State Fair Now through October 14th at the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset Thirty quilts, all of which are Blue Ribbon Winners from previous years at the Iowa State Fair, are on display in this amazing exhibit celebrating the rich tradition of quilts at the Iowa State
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 13, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-13th-2018/) - All Iowa Shop Hop Still going through June 30th! You still have of June left to participate in the All Iowa Shop Hop. Ninety-one Iowa quilts shops are participating in this annual shopping extravaganza with store specials, special patterns, give-aways, prizes and more. This year's theme is Postmarked Iowa. Shop hoppers should pick up a
- [Iowa QuiltScape for June 5, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-june-5th-2018/) - All Iowa Shop Hop June 1-30 Statewide We're five days into the month of June and the All Iowa Shop Hop. Ninety-one Iowa quilts shops are participating in this annual shopping extravaganza with store specials, special patterns, give-aways, prizes and more. This year's theme is Postmarked Iowa. Shop hoppers should pick up a copy of
- [Iowa QuiltScape for May 12, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-may-12th-2018/) - Tulip Festival Quilt Show May 17th-19th in Orange City The Sioux Prairie Quilters' Quilt Show takes place annually during Orange City's Tulip Festival, May 17th - 19th. At the show, visitors have the opportunity to view nearly 175 handmade quilts. Various quilting demonstrations take place during the day as well. The quilt show is open
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 26th, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-26th-2018/) - Annual Quilt Show & Sale April 26th-28th in Kalona Over 200 new and antique hand quilted quilts will be on display and for sale in this annual show in the Kalona Historic Village. Many of the quilts are Amish or Mennonite made. For more information call 319-656-4489 or email katie@woodinwheel.com. Admission is $6. Madison
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 18th, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-18th-2018/) - Valerie Funk Trunk Show & Lecture April 20th in Ames On Friday, April 20th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, up and coming quilt artist from Terre Haute, Indiana, Valerie Funk, will be presenting a colorful trunk show featuring many of her most popular quilts including Ze Coat of Many Colors, The Lion and the Paintbrush,
- [Exhibit Opening & Madison County Airing of the Quilts](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/exhibit-opening-and-madison-county-airing-of-the-quilts/) - We're taking a little deviation from our typical "Iowa QuiltScape" post today to give you a detailed look at two amazing events happening at the Iowa Quilt Museum this month. Upcoming Exhibit at the Iowa Quilt Museum Exhibit April 17th - July 29th | Opening Reception April 21st On Tuesday, April 17th, the Iowa
- [Iowa QuiltScape for April 4th, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-april-4th-2018/) - Julie Letvin (Me & My Stitches) Trunk Show & Demo April 7th at the Iowa Quilt Museum Julie Letvin (Me & My Stitches) specializes in hand made, miniature, paper pieced jewelry. Her jewelry designs range in size from 3/4 of an inch to 1 1/2 inches. These tiny quilt blocks are encased in
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 28th, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-28th-2018/) - Quilt Walk Entire month of April in Fort Madison The town of Fort Madison will have quilts on display in their downtown businesses during the month of April creating a unique Quilt Walk for visitors and residents alike. Visitors to Fort Madison can shop while they view these beautiful works of art and learn the
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 21st, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-21st-2018-2/) - Piecing the Generations Together Quilt Show March 23rd and 24th in Muscatine The Muscatine Melon Patchers Quilt Guild will present a quilt show on March 23rd and 24th at the First Baptist Church in Muscatine (3003 Mulberry Ave.). Local quilters' art and quilts will be on display, all focusing on the theme of multigenerational quilting. The
- [Iowa QuiltScape for March 16th, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-march-16th-2018/) - Feed Sacks: The Colourful History of a Frugal Fabric Gallery Walks with the Exhibit Curator & Consultations with Feed Sack Collectors Saturday, March 17th Put on your favorite green shirt and come celebrate National Quilting Day tomorrow at the Iowa Quilt Museum with Linzee Kull McCray, author of Feed Sacks: The Colourful History of a
- [Iowa QuiltScape - Special Edition!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-28th-2018-2/) - Honey of a Quilt Show March 3rd and 4th - Honey Creek Resort, Lake Rathbun, Centerville Each summer my family takes at least one camping trip to Lake Rathbun near Centerville. It's a picturesque man-made lake nestled between the rolling hills and farmland of Southern Iowa and definitely on my list of 'happy places.'
- [Iowa QuiltScape for February 28th, 2018](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/iowa-quiltscape-for-february-28th-2018/) - Feed Sacks: The Colourful History of a Frugal Fabric Gallery Walks with the Exhibit Curator & Consultations with Feed Sack Collectors Saturday, March 17th March 17th isn't just for the Irish this year; it's also National Quilting Day! Celebrate at the Iowa Quilt Museum with Linzee Kull McCray, author of Feed Sacks: The Colourful History
- [Events at the IQM & Iowa QuiltScape!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/events-at-the-iqm-iowa-quiltscape/) - Feed Sacks: The Colourful History of a Frugal Fabric Gallery Walks with the Exhibit Curator & Consultations with Feed Sack Collectors Saturday, March 17th - National Quilting Day! Linzee Kull McCray, author of Feed Sacks: The Colourful History of a Frugal Fabric (published by UPPERCASE) and curator of our current exhibit, will be at
- [In July at the Iowa Quilt Museum...](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/in-july-at-the-iowa-quilt-museum/) - The Iowa Quilt Museum WILL be open on Tuesday, July 4th, from 10:00am to 5:00 pm. Celebrate Independence Day by viewing a fabulous display of patriotic quilts proudly dedicated to the veterans who have honorably served our country. [space size = "30px"] For the past 10 weeks, the Iowa Quilt Museum has been honored to
- [Quilts of Valor Patriotic Quilt Display](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/quilts-of-valor-patriotic-quilt-display/) - We're eleven days into our Quilts of Valor exhibit and already we've welcomed a host of visitors to this All-American display of over two dozen patriotic quilts. Twenty-seven quilts to be precise; and all were created by members of the Quilts of Valor Foundation for the express purpose of being awarded to a veteran. (You can
- [Meet Linzee McCray, author & curator of "Art Quilts of the Midwest"](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/meet-linzee-mccray-author-curator-of-art-quilts-of-the-midwest/) - [space size="20px"] Join us on Sunday, April 30th at 4:00pm to meet Linzee McCray, curator of the exhibit "Art Quilts of the Midwest" [space size="5px"] $15 includes admission to the Iowa Quilt Museum, special presentation by Linzee McCray plus drinks and hors d'oeuvres [space size="5px"] Pre-registration highly encouraged. [btn text="Purchase Tickets Here" link="https://squareup.com/store/iowa-quilt-museum/item/linzee-mccray" tcolor="#ffffff" thovercolor="#ffffff"
- [So Much to See & Do at the Iowa Quilt Museum](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/so-much-to-see-do-at-the-iowa-quilt-museum/) - While the rest of the world seems to slow down in January, at the Iowa Quilt Museum we're working to keep you immersed in beautiful quilts, social outings, and opportunities to create! Just take a look to see all that's happening this month. See... January 24th Last day for "Stargazing: American Star Quilts" January 25th
- [Think "Iowa Quilt Museum" for your Holiday Shopping!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/think-iowa-quilt-museum-for-your-holiday-shopping/) - You already know about the great quilt exhibits we offer at the Iowa Quilt Museum, but think of us for your holiday shopping, too! We just put dozens of new items—all handmade—into our gift shop. You'll also find a huge selection of beautiful gifts for crafters, quilters, and many others on your list. Your purchase of
- [Press Release: Quilt Museum Planned for Winterset Square](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/hello-world/) - A group of local citizens has been working on a project to add a third museum to Winterset. In addition to the Madison County Historical Museum overlooking town, and the John Wayne Birthplace Museum a stone's throw from the town square set to open May 23, 2015, the Iowa Quilt Museum will be located right on the
- [Megan Barrett Named Quilt Museum Director](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/megan-barrett-named-quilt-museum-director/) - Megan Barrett of Winterset has been selected as director of the Iowa Quilt Museum, with the museum on track to open officially Saturday, June 4. The facility’s soft opening is Saturday, May 21. Currently Elementary General Music teacher at Winterset Elementary School, Megan will begin regular duties at the museum once the school year
- [Quilt Auction, Covered Bridge Festival Activities, and Guild Week -- WOW!](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/quilt-auction-covered-bridge-festival-activities-and-guild-week-wow/) - October brings no shortage of events and activities at the Iowa Quilt Museum! On October 1st, we celebrated the opening of our newest exhibit, "Stargazing: American Star Quilts." Over thirty stellar beauties now grace the walls (and bed!) at the museum awaiting your appreciative eyes. This exhibit will be in place until January
- [Three Centuries of Red + White Quilts](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/three-centuries-of-red-white-quilts/) - On Display from May 21 Through September 27, 2016 Curator Virginia Berger has gathered thirty traditional and innovative quilted works in the classic red-and-white color combination from all over the United States, including a Double Wedding Ring by popular national quilter Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Also on display are pieced, appliquéd, and embroidered quilts from the
- [Guild Week - October 17th - 23rd](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/guild-week-october-17th-23rd/) - Attention Quilt Guilds!!! The Iowa Quilt Museum would like to celebrate the contribution of quilt guilds and their membership to the landscape of quilting in Iowa and the Midwest! So, gather your guild friends and make a trip to Winterset for a special week full of presentations, demonstrations, prizes, shopping, and stellar quilts -- all in
- ["Stargazing: American Star Quilts" opens September 29th](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/uncategorized/stargazing-american-star-quilts-opens-september-29th/) - Opening Reception: Saturday, October 1st, 6:00-8:00pm The Iowa Quilt Museum is thrilled to show off our next exhibit entitled, "Stargazing: American Star Quilts". This exhibit will again feature over 30 quilts, both antique and contemporary, and all themed on one of the many star patterns notable to American quilting. To prepare our next exhibit, we

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- [Home](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/) - Iowa Quilt Museum • Promoting appreciation of the American quilt and the art of quiltmaking. Located in Winterset, home of the Covered Bridges of Madison County
- [2026 Iowa Quilt Festival - IQM 10th Anniversary](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/events/madison-county-iowa-quilt-festival/) - Bus Trip to International Quilt Museum: June 2 Quilt Retreat: June 3-5 Airing of the Quilts: June 6 We had a great week at the 2026 Iowa Quilt Festival! From the bus trip to the International Quilt Museum, to the retreat, classes, lectures, gallery reception, trivia night, and the Airing of the Quilts. With 24
- [Membership for Guilds](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/membership-for-guilds/) - Membership for Guilds Participation in the Museum's Supporting Guild Membership program requires a minimum annual contribution based on the guild's size. We invite guilds capable of supporting the museum beyond the minimum to join at the Leadership Level. Basic Level: Minimum contribution based on the number of guild members Basic Benefits: Eight one-time use guest
- [Iowa Quilt Museum Guild Members](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/iowa-quilt-museum-guild-members/) - Yes, your quilt guild can be a member of the Iowa Quilt Museum! Guild memberships offer a variety of benefits designed to support and promote your group. With a guild membership, you’ll have the opportunity to display your raffle quilt at the museum for two weeks to help boost ticket sales. You’ll also receive eight
- [Past Exhibits](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/past-exhibits/) - As an exhibit-only quilt museum, we rotate our exhibits four times a year. Here are some of our past exhibits going back to 2021. REBOUND - RENEW- REIMAGINE MANHATTAN QUILTERS GUILD REEMERGES DECEMBER 2, 2025 - APRIL 5, 2026 The Manhattan Quilters Guild presents an exhibition of new work that reflects on life beyond the
- [Events At The Museum](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/events-2/) - So many events at the museum. Make sure to join us for some quality quilty fun from hand stitching to quilt stories and more.
- [Become a Supporting Member of the IQM](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/membership/) - We know that you understand the importance of quiltmaking as an important artistic legacy that must be advanced and celebrated. Now more than ever, your purchase of a supporting membership will help ensure that the Iowa Quilt Museum can continue to thrive and fulfill its mission to promote appreciation of the American quilt and the
- [Future Exhibits](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/future-exhibits/) - As an exhibit-only quilt museum, we install new exhibits four times a year. Here are the upcoming exhibits we’ve planned at this time, and be sure to check back as we continue to plan for the future. Iowa Quilt Museum Retrospective July 7, 2026 through October 18, 2026 10 Year Anniversary Celebration In 2026, the
- [Classes: 2026 Iowa Quilt Festival](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/classes-iowa-quilt-festival/) - Join us in Winterset, IA, June 5-7, 2024, for a quilting extravaganza! Workshops, stunning displays, and endless inspiration await. Don't miss out!
- [Current Exhibit](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/current-exhibits/) - The IQM is honored to bring you fiber artists who have woven threads of life into phenomenal pieces sure to astound you.
- [Quilt Stories - In Flanders Fields The Poppies Grow](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/poppy-quilt-stories/) - The IQM is honored to bring you fiber artists who have woven threads of life into phenomenal pieces sure to astound you.
- [Plan Your Visit](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/visit/) - The Iowa Quilt Museum features rotating exhibits of historic and contemporary quilts. Every visit is a brand new experience! Museum Hours Touring the museum usually takes about 45 minutes, depending on whether or not you want to read all of the signage. April 1 – October 3110:00 – 5:00 Monday– Saturday12:00 – 4:00 Sunday November
- [Iowa Quilt Festival 2026:  Quilt Retreat](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/retreat-iowa-quilt-festival/) - Wednesday, June 3 - Friday, June 5 Settle in and stitch with us during the Iowa Quilt Festival Retreat, held Wednesday, June 3 through Friday, June 5, in the heart of Winterset, Iowa, on the courthouse square at The Livery. This retreat is designed for quilters who want time, space, and community to focus on
- [Motorcoach Trip to Lincoln, NE](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/motorcoach-trip-to-lincoln-ne/) - Tuesday June 2, 2026Cost $195 per person Join us for a fun and inspiring day trip from the Iowa Quilt Museum to the International Quilt Museum (IQM-NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride aboard a comfortable Windstar Lines motorcoach—with games and prizes on the bus to kick off the adventure. While
- [2026 Iowa Quilt Festival: Airing of the Quilts](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/2026quiltfestivalairingofthequilts/) - You get one chance every year to see quilts hanging in our famous covered bridges of madison county. Your chance is Saturday, June 3, 3024.
- [Events](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/events/) - Events Share Your Stash Sale The Iowa Quilt Museum is excited to announce our upcoming "Share Your Stash" sale, and we're reaching out to ask for your generous contributions of fabric, sewing tools, rulers, and more! Event Details: Date: November 8ndTime: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PMLocation: New Bridge Church, 1305 W. Jefferson St, Winterset, IA
- [A Note from Marianne Fons](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/a-note-from-marianne-fons/) - When I was a student in a beginning quilting class at the ISU Extension office on the Winterset square, I never dreamed that one day I’d be helping establish a quilt museum on a different side of the same town square. Liz Porter and I were in our twenties and mothers of small children when
- [Contact](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/contact/) - Please contact us with questions and comments at: 515.462.5988 director@iowaquiltmuseum.org 68 E. Court Avenue, Winterset, IA 50273
- [History](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/history/) - The Iowa Quilt Museum is located in a historic building on the south side of the Winterset square, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places as of January, 2016 (along with the entire Winterset Courthouse District). The building was originally a hardware store in 1886. In the early 1900s, H. N. Shaw moved his
- [Board & Staff](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/our-board-2/) - The Iowa Quilt Museum is staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers and managed by Director Melody Reels. The board is grateful for the outpouring of community support that allows the Iowa Quilt Museum to operate daily, including weekends, for the year-round enjoyment of our visitors. Melody ReelsDirector Tony JacobsonCo-President Randall ParkinCo-President Lisa SchumacherVice President David
- [Mary Kerr: Iowa Quilt Festival Keynote](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/ricky-tims-quilt-luminarium/) - Discover the world of quilting through the expertise of Mary Kerr, an American Quilt Society certified appraiser, award-winning quilter, and accomplished author. With roots deeply embedded in quilting traditions, Mary initiated her teaching journey in 1987, and has since been a guiding force in the quilting community. Her lectures and workshops, which commenced 1987, center
- [Donate](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/donate/) - Inspiring The Legacy of Quilting Stitching Together Hope: Your Donation, Our Shared Vision Empower the Iowa Quilt Museum in multiple impactful ways! Your support fuels our mission in vibrant ways. Select a meaningful gift from diverse options or contribute to our general fund, making a lasting difference today Label Parties - $200 Empower the legacy
- [Virtual Quilt Events](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/tuesdays-12/) - Iowa Quilt Museum virtual quilt event is the perfect break you need from your creative efforts. Our Tuesday@12 zoom chats are sure to inspire!
- [Volunteer: Airing of the Quilts](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/volunteer-airing-of-the-quilts/) - We need a variety of volunteers to make Iowa Quilt Festival Airing of the Quilts successful. All volunteers receive free admission into the event. Quilt Hanger Upper Wear your Fitbit and get those steps in! This is one of the hardest positions to fill but one of the most important. Without quilts hanging, we can't
- [Honor the Legacy](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/honor-the-legacy/) - Quilt museums honor, inspire and energize the quilt legacy. Museums give us the gift of inspiration. Museums also tell stories.
- [Current Exhibit - Fiber Art Now - Excellence in Quilts 2022](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/current-exhibit-marti-michell/) - We're featuring 30 of quilting legend Marti Michell's quilts from June 28 to September 25, 2022. These traditional quilts are a must see!
- [Virtual Exhibits](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/virtual-exhibits/) - Yours Truly Purchase Today! Marti Michell has changed the quilting world for over 50 years with her innovative designs, entrepreneurial spirit, and industry knowledge. It all began in the 1970s when Marti started making quilt kits out of 100% cotton, a rarity in that decade. Her creativity led her to one of Woman’s World’s best-selling
- [Here Comes the Sun - Current Exhibit](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/current-exhibit/) - Curator's Statement Over the past 250 years of quilt history in the United States, the color orange has risen andfallen in popularity several times. Even at its peak, orange has never been a predominant color.Today, while it is easy to find orange used in quilts, many people consider it either unpleasant oroff-putting. Not me! The
- [Second Story Capital Campaign](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/history-2/) - The story of 68 E Court Ave on the south side of the Winterset town square began in 1856 with the construction of the Vawter Stone Store. Forty years later, after an unfortunate collapse, the building was rebuilt and became a dry goods store which operated until 1930 when it was sold to the J.C. Penney company. The
- [2020 Madison County Airing of the Quilts](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/2020-madison-county-airing-of-the-quilts/) - If you weren't able to join us for the 2020 Madison County Airing of the Quilts, or just want to re-live it, we invite you to take a trip through this photo display! Just click on any photo open a larger version and then click anywhere outside of the photo, press the ESC key on
- [My Instagram Feed Demo](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/my-instagram-feed-demo-2/) - [my-instagram-feed user_id='' skin_id='2008'] This is a mif demo page created by plugin automatically. Please don't delete to make the plugin work properly.
- [Facebook Demo](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/facebook-demo-2/) - [efb_feed fanpage_id="106704037405386" show_like_box="1" post_limit="10" cache_unit="5" cache_duration="days" skin_id=2010 ] This is a Facebook demo page created by plugin automatically. Please do not delete to make the plugin work properly.
- [My Instagram Feed Demo](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/my-instagram-feed-demo/) - [my-instagram-feed user_id='' skin_id='1998'] This is a mif demo page created by plugin automatically. Please don't delete to make the plugin work properly.
- [Madison County Airing of the Quilts](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/madison-county-airing-of-the-quilts-2/) - April 27th, 2019 Winterset, Iowa—birthplace of John Wayne, county seat of Madison County, home of the Bridges of Madison County and since 2016, the Iowa Quilt Museum—hosts an annual community wide event featuring the display of hundreds of quilts in dozens of unique and scenic locations. Visitors to the Airing of the Quilts can purchase
- [Location](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/our-board/) - The Iowa Quilt Museum is located on the historic town square in Winterset, Iowa, home of the Bridges of Madison County, the Birthplace of John Wayne and more! Visit the Madison County Chamber of Commerce website and find more ways to enjoy your visit to Winterset!
- [Become a Sponsor of Iowa QuiltScape](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/iowaquiltscapesponsorship/) - In early 2018, the Iowa Quilt Museum began publishing Iowa QuiltScape in order to develop a community of quilters across Iowa and help spread news of quilting events happening around our great state. Since that first post, we have since increased our mailing list to nearly 3000 subscribers! Quilters across the state (and even the
- [Creativity & Play](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/creativity-play/) - Creativity & Play: a lecture with Victoria Findlay Wolfe Friday, June 29th | Tickets $10 Doors open at 5:30 for exhibit viewing, lecture at 6:15 Get tickets to the lecture A new world is being patched together by young quilters with fresh, creative ideas. Victoria Findlay Wolfe entered the modern quilt world when making quilts for her
- [Exhibit: Three Centuries of Red + White Quilts](https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/exhibit-three-centuries-of-red-white-quilts/) - The museum's opening exhibition features some 30 quilted works from the 1800s, 1900s, and 2000s, a few made in Madison County, most from beyond. Guest curator is Virginia Berger.

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