Bringing textile history and knowledge to the present
Current Exhibit
A Sense of Community
January 5, through April 27, 2024
The Exhibit, A Sense of Community, features signature, album, and friendship quilts. celebrating the ties among people in the quiltmaker’s communities. Although quilts of these types first became popular as Americans moved west and left their old communities behind, signature quilts and friendship quilts continue to be made today. The exhibit includes quilts that are a century old, and quilts that are brand new.
Friendship Groups
Something for everyone!
Please come in during our open hours to see the exhibit, purchase gift Shop items such as quilts, and use our library. Small groups are the backbone of our museum.
The Bee *currently full based on table space
A large and fluid group. Work on personal projects and sometimes collaborations (quilt show exhibits, alphabet quilts for grand/great babies, community service). This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10:00 to 12:00 and on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10:00 to 2:00.
Knifty Knitters Open
Join the Knifty Knitters and share your ideas, meet new people, and have fun. There is a teacher available if you need help with your knitting, crochet project or just want to learn. Meets Tuesdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Happy Stitching - Embroidery Open
Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Bring your own project. Linda Williams can help you learn embroidery stiches by making a sampler.
Follow the Rulers Open
Meets the second Sunday of even months from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Monday Friendship Group Open
Meets every Monday between 9:00 am to 1:00 pm except on the TCQG Guild 3rd Monday of the month Meeting.
Habitat Helpers Open
Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays between 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The TCQG makes a quilt for each bed in Habitat for Humanity Homes.
Backer Babes Open
Meets the 2nd Tuesdays from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Help create the fabric backs for all the TCQG community service quilts.
Sewciety Girls Open
Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Try a night meeting for a change.
Project Linus Open
Meets the 3rd Mondays of the month between 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm to sew quilts for children.
Come join one of our friendship groups and meet new people with similar interests.
Fee: Members: $0.00, Non-members: $5 a visit
Hours:
Friday & Saturday
10am - 4pm
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Gift Shop of Arts and Crafts
Members may sell on consignment.
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Preservation Techniques for Quilts and Textiles
Rotating Exhibits
