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Browsing articles from "January, 2011"

A Brief History

Jan 28, 2011   //   by Wisconsin Quilt Museum   //   Press Page  //  No Comments

The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, Inc. The founding organization began in 1988 as the Wisconsin Quilt History Project, Inc., (WQHP) whose mission was to preserve the history and creativity expressed in quilts through documentation and research. Between 1988 and 1996, over 7,000 Wisconsin quilts and...

100 Years of Fun, Friendship and Service

Jan 19, 2011   //   by Wisconsin Quilt Museum   //   All Exhibits, Current Exhibits  //  No Comments

January 11 to April 15, 2012   Historic uniforms, artifacts and memorabilia from 100 years of Girl Scouting in our community are on display. The Girl Scouts of Manitou Council are co-sponsors of this exhibit. Girl Scout workshops and troop tours can be arranged by e-mail to Marketing@wiquiltmuseum.com

Line of Design: Connecting Thread

Jan 19, 2011   //   by Wisconsin Quilt Museum   //   All Exhibits, Current Exhibits  //  No Comments

  January 11 to April 15, 2012     Featuring the works of the Milwaukee Art Quilters Members of the Milwaukee Art Quilters were challenged to create a series of quilts, each containing a red cord that would connect all quilts together when displayed. This collection won first prize in the Ultimate...

WMQFA FAQs

Jan 18, 2011   //   by Wisconsin Quilt Museum   //   Press Page  //  No Comments

What is the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts? The WMQFA is a museum dedicated to creating, preserving and displaying cultural treasures in our area. A primary mission is to teach people of all ages and abilities the time-honored traditions of fiber arts in Wisconsin, crafts like quilting, weaving and knitting....