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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2024 Drop off
Jun
6
to Jun 8

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2024 Drop off

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It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Rummage Sale WMQFA Members' Preview
Jun
12
5:30 PM17:30

Rummage Sale WMQFA Members' Preview

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WMQFA Members!!

To thank you for being a member, we are holding a special early rummage sale shopping opportunity just for you. Join us Wednesday night, June 12, from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

You must be a current WMQFA member to attend. Only 25 members per hour will be admitted.

Be sure to stop in the exhibition before or after your shopping time. The exhibition gallery will be open from 5:00pm-8:00pm that evening.

Light refreshments will be provided. This is a free event, but advanced sign up is required.

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2024
Jun
13
to Jun 14

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2024

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  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale 2024
Jun
15
9:00 AM09:00

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale 2024

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It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA
Aug
1
to Aug 5

Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA

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Don't miss your chance to bid on one - or many - of the items offered in the online auction. Thanks to the generous donation of artists, members, and friends, all are invited to bid on quilted and stitched treasures, fiber arts experiences, fabric collections, bags, bangles and more.

All bids support WMQFA, so bid often and generously!

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Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA
Aug
3
to Aug 7

Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA

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Don't miss your chance to bid on one - or many - of the items offered in the online auction. Thanks to the generous donation of artists, members, and friends, all are invited to bid on quilted and stitched treasures, fiber arts experiences, fabric collections, bags, bangles and more.

All bids support WMQFA, so bid often and generously!

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale 2023
Jun
17
9:00 AM09:00

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale 2023

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  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2023
Jun
15
to Jun 16

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2023

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  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2023 Drop off
Jun
8
to Jun 10

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2023 Drop off

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Request for Items: Virtual Auction
May
5
to Jul 16

Request for Items: Virtual Auction

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Calling All Auction Items!

WMQFA is excited to launch our 2023 virtual auction! All proceeds benefit the museum.

The auction will be open from 12pm on Thursday, August 3rd through 2pm on Monday, August 7th.

Please support the museum with your auction item donations.

Items must be received by JULY 16. They may be dropped off or mailed to the museum.

Here are ideas for suitable donations:

  • Quilts of all sizes

  • Handmade items like bags, totes, needle cases, sewing kits

  • Wearables like scarves, hats, mittens, aprons, vests, jackets

  • Woven, knitted or crocheted items

  • Handmade baskets, punch needle or embroidered artworks

  • Framed art, art or décor items – new, like new, or original work

  • Pre-cut fabric bundles, threads - new

  • Gadgets like templates and rulers – new

  • Other handmade items like barn quilts, bird houses, sets of greeting cards

  • Themed basket items (e.g. gardening, wine, Italian or other cuisines, quilting) accessories, children/toys/crafts, holiday

  • Fabric yardage

  • Gift certificates (e.g. restaurants, stores, coffee, sweets, B&B, motel)

  • Event tickers/experiences (e.g. sports, plays, concerts)

For Drop Off, bring item(s) and entry form to:

WMQFA AUCTION

N50W5050 Portland Road

Cedarburg, WI  53012

To Ship Items, send item(s) & entry form to

WMQFA Auction

P.O. Box 562

Cedarburg, WI 53012

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Giving Tuesday - Free Admission
Nov
29
10:00 AM10:00

Giving Tuesday - Free Admission

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Join us on #GivingTuesday for FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, as well as a celebration for Hide + Seek, The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts' 5th Annual Fiber Arts Biennial, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

And please donate generously! The WMQFA Board will be matching all #GivingTuesday gifts up to $5,000!

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Threads That Connect Us Reception
Aug
4
5:00 PM17:00

Threads That Connect Us Reception

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$35 per person, 5pm - 8pm

Join us for an intimate reception celebrating the museum and Counting Threads exhibition. Enjoy appetizers, provided by Miss Molly’s Catering. Senior Curator Emily Schlemowitz will provide a guided tour at 6pm.

Click here to register!

Please note, WMQFA will be holding a virtual auction. We invite you to preview the items in person this evening and bid on the online virtual auction. Bidding Opens August 4 at noon. Click here to view auction.

Cover Image Credit: Caroline Hadley, Fanfold, 2020; cotton; 65 x 65 in. Courtesy of the artist.

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Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA

Don't miss your chance to bid on one - or many - of the items offered in the online auction. Thanks to the generous donation of artists, members, and friends, all are invited to bid on quilted and stitched treasures, fiber arts experiences, fabric collections, bags, bangles and more.

All bids support WMQFA, so bid often and generously!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Kay & Jay Kaun

Marilynn Wilke & Lynn Carpenter

Julian & Ellie De Lia

Susan Graham Wernecke & Bill Wernecke, Jr.

Museum Supporters

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale 2022
Jun
18
9:00 AM09:00

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale 2022

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2022
Jun
16
to Jun 17

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2022

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2022 Drop off
Jun
9
to Jun 11

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 2022 Drop off

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Request for Items: Virtual Auction
Apr
13
to Jul 15

Request for Items: Virtual Auction

Calling All Auction Items!

WMQFA is excited to launch our 2022 virtual auction! All proceeds benefit the museum.

The auction will be open from 12pm on Thursday, August 5th through 12pm on Monday, August 8.

Please support the museum with your auction item donations.

Items must be received by JULY 15. They may be dropped off or mailed to the museum.

Here are ideas for suitable donations:

  • Quilts of all sizes

  • Handmade items like bags, totes, needle cases, sewing kits

  • Wearables like scarves, hats, mittens, aprons, vests, jackets

  • Knitted items, handmade baskets, punch needle, Sashiko

  • Framed art, art or décor items – new or like new, or original work

  • Pre-cut fabric bundles, threads - new

  • Gadgets like templates and rulers – new

  • Other handmade items like barn quilts, bird houses, sets of greeting cards, jewelry

  • Themed basket items (e.g. gardening, wine, Italian or other cuisines, quilting) accessories, children/toys/crafts, holiday

  • Fabric yardage

  • Gift certificates (e.g. restaurants, stores, coffee, sweets, B&B, motel)

  • Event tickers/experiences (e.g. sports, plays, concerts)

For Drop Off, bring item(s) and entry form to:

WMQFA AUCTION

N50W5050 Portland Road

Cedarburg, WI  53012

To Ship Items, send item(s) & entry form to

WMQFA Auction

P.O. Box 562

Cedarburg, WI 53012

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Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
Nov
30
10:00 AM10:00

Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

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November 30 is global day of giving which harnesses the collective power of giving to celebrate generosity worldwide. Every year, millions of people give to support what they love.

WMQFA is proud to be a part of #GivingTuesday, and we invite you to join our celebration on December 1st.
The WMQFA board has once again generously agreed to match all donations that day, up to $5,000. That means all of your donations count for double!

As part of #GivingTuesday, we invite you to share your stories with us.

Thank you for supporting the museum!!

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An Evening With Victoria Findlay Wolfe
Sep
2
6:30 PM18:30

An Evening With Victoria Findlay Wolfe

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Registration Closed at 4 p.m. CDT.

Thursday, September 2, 2021; 6:30 p.m. CDT

Join WMQFA as we open the Victoria Findlay Wolfe: Playing With Purpose exhibition with a special one-hour lecture with Victoria!

Victoria will give a lecture then take us on a tour of the exhibition, with time for questions from both the in-person and virtual audiences.

This hybrid event will feature limited in-person seating for WMQFA members and a virtual option for everyone.

$25 WMQFA members (virtual/ or in-person) or $30 non-members

Click here to register

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10th Anniversary Open House - History in the Stitches
Aug
5
5:00 PM17:00

10th Anniversary Open House - History in the Stitches

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$65 per person

Celebrate WMQFA’s 10th Anniversary! Join us for a socially-distanced outdoor, tented picnic. Pick up a delicious boxed picnic dinner from Shully’s and a celebratory cupcake. You may dine at the museum or bring your dinner home if you prefer. Enjoy beer, wine, soda, and water as you stroll the grounds. Exhibit Curator Emily Schlemowitz will also provide special tours of the museum’s anniversary exhibition.

Click here to register!

Please note, due to Covid, WMQFA will not be holding a formal program at a set time for this event. Instead, we invite you to enjoy the open house and bid on the online virtual auction (https://WMQFA2021.givesmart.com).

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Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA
Aug
2
to Aug 6

Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA

Don't miss your chance to bid on one - or many - of the items offered in the online auction. Thanks to the generous donation of artists, members, and friends, all are invited to bid on quilted and stitched treasures, fiber arts experiences, fabric collections, bags, bangles and more. Stay tuned for more details!

Click here for instructions about donating items.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Kay & Jay Kaun

Marilynn Wilke & Lynn Carpenter

Julian & Ellie De Lia

Susan Graham Wernecke & Bill Wernecke, Jr.

Museum Supporters

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International Quilt Museum Virtual Tour
Jul
20
3:00 PM15:00

International Quilt Museum Virtual Tour

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Tuesday, July 20, 3pm-5pm

Join curators from the world's largest quilt collection for a virtual tour of the International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. See the exhibitions, including "Abstract Design in American Quilts at 50," and go behind the scenes of the museum's state-of-the-art collections storage.

Click here to register.

This tour is available through a special collaboration between IQM & WMQFA. Members of both IQM & WMQFA are eligible for the discounted rate of $25.

https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org/

Please note, this is a LIVE virtual tour and behind-the-scenes program with IQM staff via Zoom webinar. You will need a code/link to access the program, which will be sent to your registered email address approximately one week prior. The program will be recorded. After the program, all registered attendees will be given a link to view the program for up to 30 days.

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale
Jun
19
9:00 AM09:00

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale
Jun
17
to Jun 18

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale

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  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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May
5
to Jul 23

Request for Items: Virtual Auction

Calling All Auction Items!

WMQFA is excited to launch our 2021 virtual auction! All proceeds benefit the museum.

The auction will be open from 12pm on August 2nd through 2 PM August 6.

Please support the museum with your auction item donations.

Items must be received by July 23. They may be dropped off or mailed to the museum.

Here are ideas for suitable donations:

  • Quilts of all sizes

  • Made items like bags, totes, needle cases sewing kits

  • Wearables like scarves, hats, mittens, aprons, vests, jackets

  • Knitted items, handmade baskets, punch needle, Sashiko

  • Framed art, art or décor items – new or like new, or original work

  • Pre-cut fabric bundles, threads - new

  • Gadgets like templates and rulers – new

  • Other handmade items like barn quilts, bird houses, sets of greeting cards, jewelery

  • Themed basket items – gardening, wine, Italian or other cuisines, quilting accessories, children/toys/crafts, holiday

  • 3 yards of quilting cotton

  • Gift certificates – restaurants, stores, coffee, sweets

  • Tickets to events – sports, plays, concerts

Send items and entry form to:

WMQFA AUCTION

N50W5050 Portland Road

Cedarburg, WI  53012

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale
Sep
5
9:00 AM09:00

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale
Sep
3
to Sep 4

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA
Aug
3
to Aug 7

Online Auction Benefiting WMQFA

Don't miss your chance to bid on one - or many - of the items offered in the online auction. Thanks to the generous donation of artists, members, and friends, all are invited to bid on quilted and stitched treasures, fiber arts experiences, fabric collections, bags, bangles and more. Stay tuned for more details!

Image credit: Twinkling Stars Amish Quilt. This traditional 104 x 112 inch quilt in jewel tones on black features alternating star blocks and log cabin blocks.  The quilt top was purchased by the donor, Kay Buelke Schroeder, at an Amish auction in Cashton, WI, and machine quilted by Laura Dulmes of Hingham, WI.

Thank you to our sponsors:

BankFirst

Kay & Jay Kaun

Nina & Rich Edelman

Museum Supporters

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Request for Items: Virtual Auction
Jun
30
to Jul 24

Request for Items: Virtual Auction

Calling All Auction Items!

WMQFA is having its first ever virtual auction. All proceeds benefit the museum.

The auction will be open from 12pm on August 3rd through 2 PM August 7.

Please support the museum with your auction item donations.

Items must be received by July 24. They may be dropped off or mailed to the museum.

Here are ideas for suitable donations:

  • Quilts of all sizes

  • Made items like bags, totes, needle cases sewing kits

  • Wearables like scarves, hats, mittens, aprons, vests, jackets

  • Knitted items, handmade baskets, punch needle, Sashiko

  • Framed art, art or décor items – new or like new, or original work

  • Pre-cut fabric bundles, threads - new

  • Gadgets like templates and rulers – new

  • Other handmade items like barn quilts, bird houses, sets of greeting cards, jewelery

  • Themed basket items – gardening, wine, Italian or other cuisines, quilting accessories, children/toys/crafts, holiday

  • 3 yards of quilting cotton

  • Gift certificates – restaurants, stores, coffee, sweets

  • Tickets to events – sports, plays, concerts

Send items and entry form to:

WMQFA AUCTION

N50W5050 Portland Road

Cedarburg, WI  53012

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Blazing New Trails
Aug
1
5:00 PM17:00

Blazing New Trails

Join us to celebrate WMQFA’s unique place in the fiber arts world as a one-of-a-kind innovator! Rooted in treasured traditions while blazing new trails to fulfill our mission to create, preserve, and educate.

Enjoy the small fiber art auction, live auction, delicious dinner, and our keynote speaker, Jennifer Wilder, founder of the Midwest Fiber Arts Trails and the Fiber Arts Almanac.

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale
Jun
15
9:00 AM09:00

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale

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  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Fiber Rummage Sale
Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Fiber Rummage Sale

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale
Jun
16
9:00 AM09:00

Annual Rummage Sale - Famous Bag Sale

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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Annual Rummage Sale
Jun
15
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Rummage Sale

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's that time of year again!

Items Accepted for the Sale Include: Fabric, patterns, thread, yarn, knitting supplies, wool fabric, craft-related items, crafting and sewing tools, finished craft or fiber art items, quilt and fiber art books, novels related to quilts and fiber arts, cookbooks, children's craft or art books, craft-like decorative and seasonal items.  

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