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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

  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 … Read more