Sit and Create with Friends You Know and Friends You’ll Make

2024 Dates:

Jan 18, Feb 15, March 21. April 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month! New This Year: Sessions do NOT need to be consecutive.

Join the casual and productive fiber-arts-social program on the Third Thursday of each month.

Bring your project in progress or planning and get feedback and encouragement from other fiber enthusiasts. Whether you are sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, weaving, all projects are welcome. Fiber Friends is an ideal opportunity to pick up tips, try new techniques, and share your love of fiber arts with others. Schedule some “me” time to get that project finished or to spend the day with like-minded makers who enjoy sharing the creative process.

During this time, Fiber Friends participants have exclusive access to WMQFA's extensive research library.

Sewing supplies, irons, large worktables, and coffee/teapots are available for your use during each session.

Interested in joining WMQFA’s tour to Japan in May but want to know more before you sign up?* This session is for you! Join us on Friday, December 13 at 3pm central for an informational zoom chat.

No registration is required. Everyone interested in the Japan trip is welcome to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85445272263?pwd=k86ojthg91niReIXf7sKAY48UAP29H.1

Meet the three guides leading the trip: Emily Schlemowitz, WMQFA’s Senior Curator, Artist Sarah Nishiura, and trip planner and translator Takako Willden.

They’ll go over the trip itinerary, then open it up for your questions. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more from the ones guiding you through Japan.

Meeting ID: 854 4527 2263

Passcode: 817398

*Please note, there will be a separate information session in January/February for those registered for the trip to assist with trip logistics.

December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

Sit and Create with Friends You Know and Friends You’ll Make

2024 Dates:

Jan 18, Feb 15, March 21. April 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month! New This Year: Sessions do NOT need to be consecutive.

Join the casual and productive fiber-arts-social program on the Third Thursday of each month.

Bring your project in progress or planning and get feedback and encouragement from other fiber enthusiasts. Whether you are sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, weaving, all projects are welcome. Fiber Friends is an ideal opportunity to pick up tips, try new techniques, and share your love of fiber arts with others. Schedule some “me” time to get that project finished or to spend the day with like-minded makers who enjoy sharing the creative process.

During this time, Fiber Friends participants have exclusive access to WMQFA's extensive research library.

Sewing supplies, irons, large worktables, and coffee/teapots are available for your use during each session.

2024 Dates:

November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: Classic English Toffee and Peanut Brittle

Learn how to make these well loved classic candies! First, we will create rich, buttery toffee coated in smooth chocolate and topped with crushed pecans. Then, be prepared for the irresistible salty-sweet crunch of peanut brittle. These two treats make perfect gifts and party favors for the holiday season. I guarantee your friends will ask for more!

Lecture Description:

Author Judy Frater and will introduce her new book, Artisans by Design: An Odyssey of Education for Textile Artisans in India, on teaching design to traditional artisans in Kutch, India. Then she and two artisan designers featured in the book, Adil Khatri and Pachan Siju, will discuss traditions, the value of cultural heritage, their experiences of contemporary markets, and the impacts and implications of formal design education.

Discover the stunning creations of Adil M. Khatri, a talented bandhani artist, and Pachan P. Siju, a skilled weaver. Their work includes silk bandhani and clamp dyed scarves, and wool, cotton and silk hand woven scarves and ponchos. Each piece is made with care, utilizing natural and azo-free synthetic dyes for a safe and vibrant finish.

But that’s not all! Join us later at 6:00 PM for an inspiring book talk featuring these two remarkable artists and several others. Don’t miss this chance to dive into their creative journeys and the artistry behind their work!

The trunk show and book talk are FREE to attend!

Class Fee: $30 Non-Member / $25 Member

Virtual Lecture Description: Enjoy this Virtual Lecture from the comfort of your home and join us over Zoom with renowned textile artist, researcher, and teacher Rebecca Devaney.

Rebecca Devaney is a leading expert in the captivating history of haute couture embroidery. For this lecture, we will learn of a tale that dates back to an inquisitive Empress in an ancient Chinese dynasty. The journey spans the Silk Trade Routes and the Ottoman Empire before arriving at the Royal Court in Versailles, where it captivated the Marquis de Pompadour.

This lecture will take place exclusively on Zoom. Registered attendees will receive an email with links about one to two weeks before the virtual lecture. We will also make the lecture recording accessible with a code for participants who are unable to attend the Zoom session. The recording will be available for up to two weeks after the lecture.

Find out more about your quilted treasure by having our expert volunteers look at your quilt. Pre-registration strongly recommended. $20 per quilt.

Calling all quilts and the people who love them! Help us save the stories in the stitches by bringing your precious family heirlooms (or modern creations) to Documentation Day at the Winter Quilt Show at Washington County Fair Park. We will record the history of the quilt, create a detailed description, take a digital image, and save this information in our archives.

We will include your quilt in an online database, the Quilt Index, where it can be accessed and studied for years to come, at no charge. Our trained volunteers can tell you when and how your antique quilt was made, and give suggestions on proper care and storage.

During the documentation event, our volunteers will help you fill out a detailed form (Quilt-Documentation). You may already have some information. Please bring this along to the documentation.

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: Homemade Butterfinger Bites

Butterfinger lovers rejoice! The best part about a Butterfinger candy bar is the crunchyf illing that shears off like flaked slate. In this hands on class, learn how to make a honeycomb candy that is mixed with warm peanut butter. This combination creates the layers of crunchy candy and rich nut butter that are hallmarks of this favorite candy bar. The Butterfinger Bites are then finished with a coating of smooth milk chocolate. We will also make a Butterfinger Chocolate Bark. These Butterfinger treats are so amazing you may never purchase the store bought version again!

Sit and Create with Friends You Know and Friends You’ll Make

2024 Dates:

Jan 18, Feb 15, March 21. April 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month! New This Year: Sessions do NOT need to be consecutive.

Join the casual and productive fiber-arts-social program on the Third Thursday of each month.

Bring your project in progress or planning and get feedback and encouragement from other fiber enthusiasts. Whether you are sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, weaving, all projects are welcome. Fiber Friends is an ideal opportunity to pick up tips, try new techniques, and share your love of fiber arts with others. Schedule some “me” time to get that project finished or to spend the day with like-minded makers who enjoy sharing the creative process.

During this time, Fiber Friends participants have exclusive access to WMQFA's extensive research library.

Sewing supplies, irons, large worktables, and coffee/teapots are available for your use during each session.

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Time: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Price: $65 for members and $75 for non-members. 

Description: Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping! We’ll be stopping at four Madison area shopping spots: Electric Needle, Blue Bar, Sandy Creek Quilts, and JJ Stitches. We will leave the museum at 7:45 am sharp and return to the museum at approximately 6:00 pm.

Snacks and water will be provided on the bus. Lunch is not included in the price. However, there will be a lunch stop in Lodi, WI.

We look forward to seeing you on this fun day and enjoying the colorful scenery!

2024 Dates:

October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

2024 Dates:

September 30, October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (with lunch break for 30 minutes)

Price: $175 Non-Member / $150 Member with discount code

Kit fee: $100 - $175 price varies depending on the size of the vest one wishes to make. The kit includes a variety of kimono silk yarn from Japan curated by Akiko.

*Kit fee must be paid directly to the teacher in USD cash.*

Class Description: The ever-popular Japanese fiber artist, Akiko Ike is coming back to Cedarburg to teach another workshop! If you know how to knit and love to work on a unique project, this workshop is for you. Akiko will show you how to make a chunky silk vest using vintage Kimono silk lining. The color choice will be determined by Akiko as her supplies come from her old Kimono. Each student will purchase silk balls (Kimono lining washed, torn by hand, and made into thin strips) to make a vest. Akiko will get you started on the project, show you all the steps, and you will finish on your own at home. This workshop is not for a brand-new beginner, but if you know how to knit, it’s an easy fast project.

Recommended skill level for participants: Not for a brand-new beginner. Need to know how to cast, knit, and bind off without help.

Sit and Create with Friends You Know and Friends You’ll Make

2024 Dates:

Jan 18, Feb 15, March 21. April 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month! New This Year: Sessions do NOT need to be consecutive.

Join the casual and productive fiber-arts-social program on the Third Thursday of each month.

Bring your project in progress or planning and get feedback and encouragement from other fiber enthusiasts. Whether you are sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, weaving, all projects are welcome. Fiber Friends is an ideal opportunity to pick up tips, try new techniques, and share your love of fiber arts with others. Schedule some “me” time to get that project finished or to spend the day with like-minded makers who enjoy sharing the creative process.

During this time, Fiber Friends participants have exclusive access to WMQFA's extensive research library.

Sewing supplies, irons, large worktables, and coffee/teapots are available for your use during each session.

Monday, September 9, 2024

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Class Fee: $125 Non-member / $100 Member (with discount code)

Class Description: NO RULERS! NO MEASURING! NO PINNING! NO BATTING!

Size: 18′′ x ??′′ (You choose!) There is enough fabric in a kit to make TWO long runners that are custom length! The colors will keep overlapping... to infinity! Free yourself from rulers when you cut these free-form waves and layer them raw-edge on a foundation. This forgiving technique uses the beautiful gradations of Cherrywood to its advantage creating a simple, but effective modern quilt.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Class Fee: $35 non-member / $30 member

Lecture Description: Owner, Karla Overland, will bring you along on the journey from a simple idea to the current day Cherrywood Challenge that attracts quilters from all over the globe. For the past decade, Cherrywood Fabrics has provided a platform for quilters to express their originality and skills in the form of a challenge. A few simple guidelines and a select number of colors are paired with a popular theme to stimulate creativity. Because the participants must use only hand-dyed fabric from Cherrywood, the end result is cohesive and impactful.

As a special treat, local artisans will be on hand to talk about their own works that resulted from the challenge. Enjoy a dessert table and the Monarch Chrysalis exhibit hanging at WMQFA. After the lecture, feel free to stay and explore the museum’s current exhibitions.

Saturday, August 17 from 9am to 4pm

Class Fee: $175/ Non member; $150 WMQFA Members with discount code

Kit Fee: $25 not included, paid directly to teach (Cash, Zelle or check made payable to Justine Heinrichs).

Class Description:

Take a trip to the Scottish Highlands with Justine Heinrichs! The workshop is a fun exploration of painting with wool using wet felting, needle felting, merino wool and gorgeous locks! Participants will create a 11” x 14” portrait of a Highland Cow scene suitable for hanging. Students will learn: How to lay out fibers for wet felting. How to wet felt wool, silk and locks. How to use felting needles. How to use a template for design inspiration. How to blend colors by hand or using hand carders. How to use different values of color to express light and reflection.

Sit and Create with Friends You Know and Friends You’ll Make

2024 Dates:

Jan 18, Feb 15, March 21. April 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month! New This Year: Sessions do NOT need to be consecutive.

Join the casual and productive fiber-arts-social program on the Third Thursday of each month.

Bring your project in progress or planning and get feedback and encouragement from other fiber enthusiasts. Whether you are sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, weaving, all projects are welcome. Fiber Friends is an ideal opportunity to pick up tips, try new techniques, and share your love of fiber arts with others. During this time, Fiber Friends participants have exclusive access to WMQFA's extensive research library. Schedule some “me” time to get that project finished or to spend the day with like-minded makers who enjoy sharing the creative process.

Sewing supplies, irons, large worktables, and coffee/teapots are available for your use during each session.

Sit and Create with Friends You Know and Friends You’ll Make

2024 Dates:

Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month! New This Year: Sessions do NOT need to be consecutive.

Join the casual and productive fiber-arts-social program on the Third Thursday of each month.

Bring your project in progress or planning and get feedback and encouragement from other fiber enthusiasts. Whether you are sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, weaving, all projects are welcome. Fiber Friends is an ideal opportunity to pick up tips, try new techniques, and share your love of fiber arts with others. During this time, Fiber Friends participants have exclusive access to WMQFA's extensive research library. Schedule some “me” time to get that project finished or to spend the day with like-minded makers who enjoy sharing the creative process.

Sewing supplies, irons, large worktables, and coffee/teapots are available for your use during each session.

Help us save the stories in the stitches by bringing your precious family heirlooms (or modern creations) to Documentation Day at the Branches Winery’s Quilts in the Vineyard in Westby, WI. We will record the history of the quilt, create a detailed description, take a digital image, and save this information in our archives.

We will include your quilt in an online database, the Quilt Index, where it can be accessed and studied for years to come, at no charge. Our trained volunteers can tell you when and how your antique quilt was made, and give suggestions on proper care and storage.

During the documentation event, our volunteers will help you fill out a detailed form (Quilt-Documentation). You may already have some information, and can bring this along to the documentation.

Saturday, July 6, 2024, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Price: $85 non member $75 member

Stitching the Desert Class Description:

High reaching ridges of saguaro cacti. Hot sun warming expanses of sand. Prickly pear dotted with crimson blooms. Translate images of the desert into an original work of embroidery. In this workshop, students will embroider their own desert landscapes, choosing between two offered embroidery patterns.

Class will include an overview of embroidery techniques: selecting materials, pattern making, preparing your hoop, and “painting” with thread using the satin stitch. Creativity in color selection, stitching, and following your instinct is highly encouraged with guidance from the instructor. This workshop is beginner-friendly, but all levels are welcome. Embroidery takes time and shouldn’t be rushed. Students are encouraged to take time outside of class to finish and add final details.

Kit fee: This is included in registration. Supplies included are DMC embroidery floss, thread snips, cotton fabrics, a needle and needle threader, an embroidery hoop, and original embroidery patterns.

In honor of World Refugee Day, WMQFA is working with the Bureau of Refugee Programs of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to offer free admission on Friday, June 21, with extended hours until 6pm.

WMQFA Senior Curator Emily Schlemowitz will be providing free gallery talks throughout the day, and admission to the museum's 25 Million Stitches: One Stitch, One Refugee exhibition will be free for everyone!

Sit and Create with Friends You Know and Friends You’ll Make

2024 Dates:

Jan 18, Feb 15, March 21. April 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month! New This Year: Sessions do NOT need to be consecutive.

Join the casual and productive fiber-arts-social program on the Third Thursday of each month.

Bring your project in progress or planning and get feedback and encouragement from other fiber enthusiasts. Whether you are sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, weaving, all projects are welcome. Fiber Friends is an ideal opportunity to pick up tips, try new techniques, and share your love of fiber arts with others. During this time, Fiber Friends participants have exclusive access to WMQFA's extensive research library. Schedule some “me” time to get that project finished or to spend the day with like-minded makers who enjoy sharing the creative process.

Sewing supplies, irons, large worktables, and coffee/teapots are available for your use during each session.