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.
2026 IOWA QUILT FESTIVAL
Tuesday June 2, Bus Tour to the International Quilt Museum
Wednesday June 3 – Friday June 5, Classes, Lectures and Retreat
Saturday June 6, Airing of the Quilts
This year we are kicking things off with a bus trip to the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska on Tuesday June 2. There will be games, quilts, shopping, food and fun!
Stay for the rest of the week and join us from June 3–5, 2026, for the Iowa Quilt Festival in historic Winterset, Iowa. We have classes, lectures and a retreat for a celebration of creativity, connection, and quilting. This year is extra special as the Iowa Quilt Museum celebrates its 10th Anniversary, with fun surprises, giveaways, and festivities throughout the event. And don’t forget the Airing of the Quilts on Saturday June 6 where we decorate the whole town in quilts!
Whether you come to learn, create, or simply be inspired, there’s something for everyone at the Festival. We can’t wait to welcome you!
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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.
