Liz Alpert Fay, Kristin Müller: Like Magic She Courts the Flame, 2021; hand-dyed wool on linen, both new and recycled, hand hooked. Silk and cotton threads on cotton, punch needle embroidery. Gold lame fabric, vintage sewing notions, recycled plastic- coated wire; 80 x 66 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Current Exhibitions
Liz Alpert Fay: Ordinary/Extraordinary Women
August 20–November 15, 2026
Stitching Together Nature Journaling and Fiber Arts with Kathy DeVries
Friday - Sunday, September 18-20, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rachael Dorr, Reverie (Wedding Dress Study #3), 2023; recycled wedding dress; machine pieced and quilted; 40 x 40 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Current Exhibitions
Rebound, Renew, Reimagine: Quilts from the Manhattan Quilters Guild
August 20–November 15, 2026
Liz Alpert Fay: Ordinary/Extraordinary Women Artist Gallery Talk with Exhibition Artist
Thursday, August 20, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved in the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts. Become a member of WMQFA and enjoy exciting quilting and fiber art exhibits year round. Plus, take part in educational opportunities and special events. You can also Volunteer with WMQFA and join together with people who share your interests in the fiber arts, and have fun spending time at our idyllic, 1850s farmstead. There are several ways to Donate to WMQFA. We appreciate your support!
Learn More about WMQFA’s Quarantine Quilt Project in 2020 and view the quilt blocks donated for the project!
About Us
The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, located just east of historic downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is dedicated to educating the public about the artistic, cultural, historic and social importance of quilts and fiber arts. The museum’s roots extend back to 1988. Since then, the museum has documented over 8,000 quilts. In addition to quilt documentation, the WMQFA collects and displays important historical fiber arts.
Education
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES
The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts offers lectures and classes for all adults, beginner to advanced. These learning experiences are led by a variety of teachers from all over the world. WMQFA also offers events, workshops, and tours for schools and youth. With over 2,300 square feet of new classrooms and multi-purpose space, we have ample room to serve school groups, youth organizations, and families with programs linked to fiber arts.
Events
The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts is the only museum devoted to the creation, education and preservation of time-honored fiber arts in Wisconsin. In 2011, we restored our 1850s barn for use as an exhibition gallery, classrooms, collections storage and general purpose. Visit us at one of our upcoming events!
