The Madison County Airing of the Quilts, taking place Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10 AM – 4 PM is the perfect time to experience the rolling hills of Madison County, Iowa, and quilts made by Iowans. With the help of many volunteers and our event committee, the Iowa Quilt Museum is displaying hundreds of quilts across the southwest Iowa landscape. 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.
Your Airing of the Quilts ticket does not include the Covered Bridge Quilters Guild Quilt Show. You do have the option to include their $5 ticket, to their show, when purchasing your Airing of the Quilts ticket.
Central Iowa Modern Quilt Guild
Cedar, Holliwell and Hogback Covered Bridges
We are thrilled to have The Central Iowa Modern Quilt Guild sponsor three of the Madison County Airing of the Quilts Covered Bridges.
The Central Iowa Modern Quilt Guild (CIAMQG) develops and encourages the art and craft of modern quilting through educational and philanthropic opportunities.
Best of QuiltCon
Cutler-Donohoe Covered Bridge
For the first time since QuiltCon 2022, you will get the opportunity to see winning quilts from this 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 Employee and Board Member Quilts
Winterset Historical Square
You’ll get to see a variety of quilts made by the Iowa Quilt Museum’s staff and board. We’ll string quilts between light posts on the South, West, and North blocks of the street.
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.
Diane L. Murtha
Winterset Art Center
It’s a one-woman show at the Winterset Art Center. We will hang about 11 of Diana Murthas art quilts in one of the oldest structures in Winterset where many residents take a range of art classes.
Diane L. Murtha is a quilter, fiber artist, lecturer, and instructor. Quilting for over 30 years, she gravitated to art quilts 10 years ago and discovering she loves challenges. Her quilts are included in 4 books, numerous magazines, and multiple juried exhibits and international shows. She loves to challenge herself and others through quilting and thinking out of the box. After many years in Germany and Northern Virginia, she currently resides in Iowa. Learn more at: www.dianeLmurtha.com or Instagram: @dianelmurtha.
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.
Parishioners Quilts
First United Presbyterian Church and Lunch
Come see beautiful quilts made by the parishioners of the First United Presbyterian Church. The Presbyterian Women will be offering “Chicken Salad Croissant ” lunches (to go or eat in) on June 4, 2022, from 11-2 pm. The $8 box lunch can be picked up at the Presbyterian Church, located one block off the town square at 210 West Green Street.
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 American at Monument Park where we’ll show 8-10 patriotic quilts.
Parishioners Quilts
United Methodist Church
Come see beautiful quilts made by the parishioners of the United Methodist Church.
Dorothy Weller
More Pieces Retreat Center
Take a look at some miniature quilts made by Centenarian Dorothy Weller. Born January 14, 1919, in Saline county, Nebraska, Dorothy was raised on a small family farm. Dorothy’s mother and grandmothers all quilted, knitted, crocheted and tatted to create household items. Dorothy learned these skills in childhood.
In 2022, At 103 years old, Dorothy currently lives on her own in Earlham, Iowa, and continues to make small quilts sewn by hand.
Jean Nolte
Winterset Library
View quilts made by Winterset local Jean Nolte. You’ll get to see quite a number of quilts and Jean is known for her beautiful longarm quilting.