You get one chance every year to admire quilts on the famous “Covered Bridges of Madison County, in Winterset, Iowa. That chance is during our Airing of the Quilts event on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 9:30 AM – 4 PM, showcasing over 250 quilts. Meander through the rolling hills of Madison County, Iowa, to find your own creative inspiration at each of our quilt displays. From our historic downtown to the famous Covered Bridges, visitors will surely find a favorite or two among our outdoor quilt festival.
If you’ve registered for the event, you will receive an email a week or two before the Airing of the Quilts with more information about events and a map of where the quilts and other events are taking place.
Central Iowa Modern Quilt Guild
Cedar Covered Bridge
We are thrilled to have The Central Iowa Modern Quilt Guild at the 2023 Airing of the Quilts in the Cedar Covered Bridge.
The Central Iowa Modern Quilt Guild (CIAMQG) develops and encourages the art and craft of modern quilting through educational and philanthropic opportunities.
Selections from QuiltCon
Cutler-Donohoe Covered Bridge
See top-tier quilts from QuiltCon 2023 a popular Modern Quilt Guild juried show.
Presented by The Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show of its kind. Each year, thousands of attendees come to see hundreds of modern quilts on display, including a juried quilt show with entries from MQG members around the world.
Iowa Quilt Museum Committee Member Quilts
Holliwell Covered Bridge
You’ll get to see a variety of quilts made by the Iowa Quilt Museum’s committee members quilts. These quilts will range from traditional, modern, and art quilts.
Des Moines Area Quilter’s Guild
Madison County Winery
Marvel over the Des Moines Area Quilter’s Guild quilts at the beautiful Madison County Winery and then grab a glass of wine while you take in the gorgeous Iowa landscape.
TBD
Winterset Art Center
We will select a quilt artist to showcase their pieces at our charming Winterset ARt Center.
Ricky Tims
Iowa Quilt Museum
Your Airing of the Quilts ticket also gets you in to see our Timestamps exhibit showcasing Ricky Tim’s quilts over his career.
Quilts of Valor
American Legion Green Rogers Post #184
Quilts of Valor is headquartered in Winterset, Iowa! Take a look at quilts given to our local military heroes in the American Legion Hall located at 221 N 1st Ave, Winterset, IA.
TBD
Parishioner’s Quilts and Lunch
More to come.
Tony Jacobson’s Quilts
McBroom Barn
A regular stop on the Iowa Barn Foundation tour in the Fall, the McBroom barn will feature quilts made by Tony Jacobson from Piece Works Quilt Shop and a Board Member of the Iowa Quilt Museum.
Patriotic Quilts
Monument Park
Feel the spirit of America at Monument Park where we’ll show 8-10 patriotic quilts.
TBD
United Methodist Church
More to come.
TBD
Winterset Library
More to come.