Pay what you can, suggested $5 donation

Description: Join us for a fun and casual fiber get-together! BYOD (bring your own denim) or any other clothing item or accessory for materials and instruction on embroidery, visible mending, and patches!

We will have a few supplies on hand, and Shop Our Stash will also be open for more materials and inspiration!

Cost: Members: $10 / nonmembers: $15

Description: Join us for a conversation between Holly Wong, a renowned textile artist, and Emily Schlemowitz, the museum’s senior curator. During this open dialogue, Holly Wong will discuss her artistic practices, share insights, and provide an exclusive preview of images of artworks that will appear in her upcoming exhibition with WQMFA in the summer of 2027.

Featured Image Credits: Holly Wong, Mending Body/Mending Mind (Photographer Credit: Matthew Sherman)

Fiber Friends 2026

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

2026 Dates:

January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20*, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month!

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 ongoing projects or ideas and enjoy some friendly feedback and encouragement from fellow fiber enthusiasts. Whether you're sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, or weaving, all kinds of projects are warmly welcome. Fiber Friends offers a wonderful chance to pick up helpful tips, explore new techniques, and share your passion for fiber arts with others. Take some time for yourself to finish a project or spend the day surrounded by like-minded creators who love sharing the joy of 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.

* August Fiber Friends will be held in the museum’s gathering room, due to programming in the classroom space.

Fiber Friends 2026

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

2026 Dates:

January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20*, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month!

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 ongoing projects or ideas and enjoy some friendly feedback and encouragement from fellow fiber enthusiasts. Whether you're sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, or weaving, all kinds of projects are warmly welcome. Fiber Friends offers a wonderful chance to pick up helpful tips, explore new techniques, and share your passion for fiber arts with others. Take some time for yourself to finish a project or spend the day surrounded by like-minded creators who love sharing the joy of 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.

* August Fiber Friends will be held in the museum’s gathering room, due to programming in the classroom space.

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 10, from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

You must be a current WMQFA member to attend. Only 40 members 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.

Not a WMQFA member yet? Sign up now!

2026 Class Offerings:

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026

• Friday, April 17, 2026

• Wednesday, May 27, 2026

• Friday, October 2, 2026

• Friday, November 6, 2026

(10 am-4 pm)

Class Fee: $200/ WMQFA Members (with member code); $225/Non Members

All materials needed are included in the class cost.

Workshop 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.

Engage in dynamic, hands-on learning within an intimate, participant-focused class—capped at just four participants—to foster personalized instruction and meaningful collaboration.

*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.)

Recommended skill level for participants: Beginner

Age level of participants: 16+

Fiber Friends 2026

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

2026 Dates:

January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20*, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month!

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 ongoing projects or ideas and enjoy some friendly feedback and encouragement from fellow fiber enthusiasts. Whether you're sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, or weaving, all kinds of projects are warmly welcome. Fiber Friends offers a wonderful chance to pick up helpful tips, explore new techniques, and share your passion for fiber arts with others. Take some time for yourself to finish a project or spend the day surrounded by like-minded creators who love sharing the joy of 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.

* August Fiber Friends will be held in the museum’s gathering room, due to programming in the classroom space.

2026 Class Offerings:

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026

• Friday, April 17, 2026

• Wednesday, May 27, 2026

• Friday, October 2, 2026

• Friday, November 6, 2026

(10 am-4 pm)

Class Fee: $200/ WMQFA Members (with member code); $225/Non Members

All materials needed are included in the class cost.

Workshop 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.

Engage in dynamic, hands-on learning within an intimate, participant-focused class—capped at just four participants—to foster personalized instruction and meaningful collaboration.

*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.)

Recommended skill level for participants: Beginner

Age level of participants: 16+

Fiber Friends 2026

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

2026 Dates:

January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20*, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month!

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 ongoing projects or ideas and enjoy some friendly feedback and encouragement from fellow fiber enthusiasts. Whether you're sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, or weaving, all kinds of projects are warmly welcome. Fiber Friends offers a wonderful chance to pick up helpful tips, explore new techniques, and share your passion for fiber arts with others. Take some time for yourself to finish a project or spend the day surrounded by like-minded creators who love sharing the joy of 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.

* August Fiber Friends will be held in the museum’s gathering room, due to programming in the classroom space.

Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 10am to 3pm

Find out more about your quilted treasure by having our expert volunteers look at your quilt. Pre-registration strongly recommended. $15 per quilt (admission to Crazy Quilters Quilt Show is separate and not included in Documentation fee). Admission is $8 for one day and $10 for two days. Click here for Quilt Show ticket information.

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 Crazy Quilters Quilt Show at Parkview Middle School in Mukwonago, 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, March 29 from 9am to 4pm

Find out more about your quilted treasure by having our expert volunteers look at your quilt. Pre-registration strongly recommended. $15 per quilt (admission to Crazy Quilters Quilt Show is separate and not included in Documentation fee). Admission is $8 for one day and $10 for two days. Click here for Quilt Show ticket information.

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 Crazy Quilters Quilt Show at Parkview Middle School in Mukwonago, 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.

Celebrate National Quilt Day on March 21st with WMQFA! There will be a variety of events throughout the day, including a guided tour of our current exhibition, Warmth, Comfort, Style, Fashion, & Fine Art: Quilts from the Pilgrim / Roy Collection, and a panel discussion.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Guided Tour:

Engage in an exclusive tour of Warmth, Comfort, Style, Fashion, & Fine Art: Quilts from the Pilgrim / Roy Collection with WMQFA Senior Curator, Emily Schmelowitz. This tour will provide a unique behind-the-scenes perspective from a curator.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Panel Discussion:

An insightful panel of various textile experts discusses what it means to collect quilts. Panellists will share their experiences, offer tips on starting and growing a collection, and explore the emotional and cultural connections that quilts foster, with time for Q&A at the end.

Fiber Friends 2026

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

2026 Dates:

January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20*, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month!

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 ongoing projects or ideas and enjoy some friendly feedback and encouragement from fellow fiber enthusiasts. Whether you're sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, or weaving, all kinds of projects are warmly welcome. Fiber Friends offers a wonderful chance to pick up helpful tips, explore new techniques, and share your passion for fiber arts with others. Take some time for yourself to finish a project or spend the day surrounded by like-minded creators who love sharing the joy of 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.

* August Fiber Friends will be held in the museum’s gathering room, due to programming in the classroom space.

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.

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Virtual Lecture Fee: $15 WMQFA Member / $20 Non MemberVirtual Lecture Description:

Enjoy this Virtual Lecture from the comfort of your home, and join us over Zoom with Deborah Boschert, as she shares her most recent art quilts and talks about developing her own personal style. Tons of examples of her favorite techniques, materials, and themes. She’ll tell stories about exciting collaborations, surprising discoveries and finding inspiration in unexpected places.

This lecture will be held exclusively on Zoom. Before the virtual lecture, registered attendees will receive an email with a link. The lecture will NOT be recorded for later viewing.

2026 Class Offerings:

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026

• Friday, April 17, 2026

• Wednesday, May 27, 2026

• Friday, October 2, 2026

• Friday, November 6, 2026

(10 am-4 pm)

Class Fee: $200/ WMQFA Members (with member code); $225/Non Members

All materials needed are included in the class cost.

Workshop 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.

Engage in dynamic, hands-on learning within an intimate, participant-focused class—capped at just four participants—to foster personalized instruction and meaningful collaboration.

*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.)

Recommended skill level for participants: Beginner

Age level of participants: 16+

Fiber Friends 2026

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

2026 Dates:

January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20*, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month!

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 ongoing projects or ideas and enjoy some friendly feedback and encouragement from fellow fiber enthusiasts. Whether you're sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, or weaving, all kinds of projects are warmly welcome. Fiber Friends offers a wonderful chance to pick up helpful tips, explore new techniques, and share your passion for fiber arts with others. Take some time for yourself to finish a project or spend the day surrounded by like-minded creators who love sharing the joy of 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.

* August Fiber Friends will be held in the museum’s gathering room, due to programming in the classroom space.

Find out more about your quilted treasure by having our expert volunteers look at your quilt. Pre-registration strongly recommended. $15 per quilt (admission to Winter Quilt Show is separate and not included in Documentation fee).

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, and can bring this along to the documentation.

Fiber Friends 2026

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

2026 Dates:

January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20*, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

10:30am – 3:30pm Third Thursdays each month!

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 ongoing projects or ideas and enjoy some friendly feedback and encouragement from fellow fiber enthusiasts. Whether you're sewing, quilting, mending, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, tatting, or weaving, all kinds of projects are warmly welcome. Fiber Friends offers a wonderful chance to pick up helpful tips, explore new techniques, and share your passion for fiber arts with others. Take some time for yourself to finish a project or spend the day surrounded by like-minded creators who love sharing the joy of 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.

* August Fiber Friends will be held in the museum’s gathering room, due to programming in the classroom space.