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Browsing articles from "December, 2011"

Barn Blast 12/16/11 – Celebrate the Holidays at WMQFA

Dec 16, 2011   //   by olmsr4b2   //   Blog  //  No Comments

Celebrate the Holidays at WMQFA     Tonight is the last in our "make-and-take" ornament series. Make a beaded and embellished ball ornament for only $5. Tonight's craft is led by Mel Hadcock, and runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Also at the museum tonight are living artists, at work in our Barn Gallery. "Celebrate...

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Announcing Upcoming Documentation Day for Quilts and Rugs – March 3, 2012

Dec 16, 2011   //   by olmsr4b2   //   Blog, Press Page  //  No Comments

    Saturday, March 2, 2012     10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 fee per rug or quilt Due to the huge success of the last Documentation Day, we will be offering advance appointment scheduling!  Check back for further details! Calling all quilts and the people who love them! Help us save the stories in...

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Barn Blast 12/ 9/11- Terri Kirchner, WMQFA President, Steps Down

Dec 15, 2011   //   by olmsr4b2   //   Blog  //  No Comments

[caption id="attachment_2061" align="aligncenter" width="371" caption="photo courtesy of www.candidbytracy.com"][/caption] Effective January 1, 2012, Terri Kirchner will step down as President of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts. In this position over the last 2 years, Terri played a pivotal role in creating...

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Barn Blast 12/ 2/11- Artists Demonstrate Techniques

Dec 6, 2011   //   by olmsr4b2   //   Blog  //  No Comments

  Joyce Krueger of the Cream City Rug Hookers demonstrates techniques at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts. Members of that guild, as well as artists Deanna Peterson and Heidi Trapp, will be in residence at the museum through Sunday, Dec. 4. Next week, a new crop of artists arrives. Come and be inspired!   Artists...

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