Hello Spring, Goodbye “Iowa Quilts!” A Note from Director Melody Reels March marks my one-year anniversary as Director of the Iowa Quilt Museum — and I can hardly believe how quickly the time has flown! While I’m not a quilter…yet…this past year has been an incredible journey of learning about the art of quilting and … Read more
Irene Roderick Teaching “Dancing With The Wall: Improv” Join Irene’s Quilting Class on Wednesday June 4, 9am-5pm Irene Roderick’s artwork is rooted in textile arts, with a focus on quilt making and fabric dyeing. Trained as a painter, she has always been fascinated by the power of pattern and color, and how these elements can … Read more
Sharon Wasteney Teaching two classes: Artful Collage & Faux Cathedral Windows Join Sharon’s Quilting Classes: Where Tradition Meets Creative Expression After 37 fulfilling years as a professional educator and facilitator, Sharon has transitioned into the world of creative quilting. Her passion lies in preserving family traditions by sharing stories across generations, and keeping this in … Read more
Where Did February Go?! A Note from Director Melody Reels Where January seems to never end, February seems to vanish too quickly! It was a whirlwind month, filled with love, laughter, and a few snowy surprises. We celebrated our love for chocolate, but unfortunately, we had to close down for a snowstorm and cancel our … Read more