The Iowa Quilt Museum welcomes quilters, quilt lovers, history buffs, and all appreciators of American art and culture.
Our mission is to promote appreciation of the American quilt and the art of quilting through displays of quilts and information about quilt history.
The 2026 Iowa Quilt Festival is in Full Swing!
Saturday June 6, Airing of the Quilts
We’re halfway through an incredible week of quilting, creating, learning, and friendship at the Iowa Quilt Festival. From inspiring lectures and hands-on classes to our trip to the International Quilt Museum and the gallery reception of In Flanders Fields The Poppies Grow, the festival has already created countless memorable moments.
As we look ahead to the remainder of the week and Saturday’s Airing of the Quilts, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors who help make this event possible. Their generosity allows us to welcome quilters from across Iowa and beyond while celebrating the art, history, and community of quilting.
Thank You to Our Festival Sponsors
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In Flanders Field The Poppies Grow
We’re excited to welcome our newest exhibit, a moving collection of 6 powerful Quilts of Valor paired with all 225 of the beautiful Cherrywood Poppy Quilt Challenge quilts. Due to the scale of this special installation, the official opening has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 14.
In the meantime, you’re warmly invited to stop in and experience the exhibit as it comes to life. Our gift shop is open daily, and visitors are welcome to view the installation process free of charge.
2026 Capital Campaign!
Celebrating 10 Years & Securing the Next Chapters
2026 is the year the Iowa Quilt Museum celebrates its 10th Anniversary and the goal is to invest in its future. With over 25% of our Capital Campaign goal already raised, we’re looking at eliminating our mortgage, reducing pandemic-era debt and finishing our upper level to expand classes, workshops, and community programming. The best is yet to come.
