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Browsing articles from "August, 2011"

Barn Blast 8/26/11 – The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts Educates!

Aug 26, 2011   //   by olmsr4b2   //   Blog  //  No Comments

Happy David Taylor Class Attendees These lucky women had so much fun at David Taylor's three-day Pictorial Applique class last week. They enthusiastically tackled his techniques for turning photos into art quilts. Others enjoyed his lecture Friday night, "The Reluctant Quilter." David was a wonderful teacher -- notice...

Barn Blast 8/19/11 – Meet Ethel White, One of Our Fabulous Education Coordinators

Aug 19, 2011   //   by olmsr4b2   //   Blog  //  No Comments

Ethel teaching at "University Days - 2010" Ethel White became consumed with quilting when she attended the Gee's Bend show at the Milwaukee Art Museum several years ago. Growing up, she'd seen her mother, grandmother and aunts assemble quilts using the Montgomery Ward's Catalogue for foundation piecing, but it wasn't...

Barn Blast 8/12/11 – We Did It!

Aug 12, 2011   //   by olmsr4b2   //   Blog  //  No Comments

On time, on budget, and with NO DEBT!!!! More than 300 friends helped us open our new facility last night. After months of hard work, it was wonderful to share our excitement with our faithful supporters, neighbors, and volunteers. Effective August 12, we have new hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to...

Barn Blast 8/ 5/11 – WOW!

Aug 5, 2011   //   by olmsr4b2   //   Blog  //  No Comments

New Museum on August 3rd, 2011 In less than one week, we will be celebrating our move into our new home! The barn is a beehive of activity, each day bringing huge changes as we set up displays, stock the new Museum Gift Shop, and make last-minute preparations for the Grand Opening Events August 11 and 12. On August...

Grand Opening August 11 – 12, 2011

Aug 1, 2011   //   by Wisconsin Quilt Museum   //   Press Page  //  No Comments

Thursday, August 11, 2011 • 5 to 7 p.m. GRAND OPENING Reception & Ribbon Cutting Friday, August 12, 2011 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. GRAND OPENING SYMPOSIUM “Celebrating 150 Years of the Museum Farmstead and Log Cabin Designs” RSVP appreciated, by emailing: info@wiquiltmuseum.com. 9 to noon Lecture:...