Schedule:

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

5:00 p.m: Timestamps Gallery Walk with Ricky Tims
Get the full experience of our Timestamps exhibit consisting of 36 quilts by Ricky Tims by participating in the Timestamps Gallery Walk. Ricky will keep you entertained with stories of his quilts, life, and career. Many of the quilts in the exhibit are examples of the topics discussed in his Quilt Luminarium lecture-demo experience!

9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: From Scraps to Treasures at More Pieces Pati Fried
Gather up all those little bits and treasures that you have been saving for the perfect project. With a little imagination and a lot of whimsy, you will create an art quilt as unique as you, showcasing all the things you love.

This is a perfect place to explore a favorite collection, Aunt Mary’s doilies, repurposed fabric, upholstery scraps – even paper! Bring your treasures and embrace the play!
Beginning to Intermediate Level (does not require a sewing machine)
Class Cost: $65

Supplies Include:
A small selection of a favorite fabric collection.
Bits of textured fabric.
Background fabric
Repurposed,vintage or favorite treasures
Batting (to fit your project size )
Small fabric scissors (or small rotary cutter and mat)
Paper scissors
Glue stick
Needle for hand stitching

9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Winterset Library at Diane Murtha3-D Fantastical Flowers
Want to make a wall hanging or art quilt pop? Embellish your quilt with 3-Dimensional petals and leaves. In this class, you will use floral wire to make 3-D elements creating a very exciting flower.
Class Cost: $65

Supplies Include:
Floral wire and appropriate scissors for cutting wire
Fabric glue
Simple Flower applique pattern (Instructor will also provide several for use)
Fabric and Batting
Fusible web

Thursday, June 1, 2023

1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Quilt Luminarium with Ricky Tims
A comprehensive quilt symposium that demystifies seemingly complex concepts, teaches mastery of unique techniques and harnesses the power of the ever-elusive muse of creativity.
Participate in two entertaining days and six sessions with Ricky Tims, quilting legend and entertainer to learn how to conquer techniques and concepts you may currently shy away from.

Courses include:
Quilting Caveman Style
Convergence Quilts
The Elusive Muse Parts 1 & 2
The Music in My Quilt & Designing Patchwork
No Pins Precision Curved Piecing
Foundation String Piecing
Fabric Dyeing
Rhapsody Quilts
Outline Applique

7:00 p.m: How To Make An American Quilt at Iowa Theater
Soon-to-be-wed graduate student Finn Dodd (Winona Ryder) develops cold feet when she suspects her fiancé is cheating on her. In order to clear her head, Finn visits her grandmother, Hy (Ellen Burstyn), and great aunt, Glady Joe Cleary (Anne Bancroft), in Grasse, Calif. There, Finn learns that Hy and Glady Joe are members of a group of passionate quilters, and over the course of her visit, she is regaled with tales of love and life by women who have collected rich experiences and much wisdom.

9:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Fabric To Dye For at Madison County Music Co. Building Sharon Wasteney
Learn to use fiber reactive dyes on cotton fabric using two different methods with separate results. Go home with 2 yards PFD (provided) colorfast, dyed fabric ready for use in your next quilted project and a new appreciation for hand dyed fabric processes.
Class Cost: $65

Supplies Include:
Mask for use with powdered dye
Protective waterproof gloves
Small bottle (like pill bottle)
3 plastic containers with lids
Your choice of 1 yard prewashed “ugly” fabric to “overdye” or vintage
linens that are languishing in those drawers. Must be 100% natural fiber content.

9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Jamaican Stars at More Pieces Retreat Center Scott Flanagan
Grab your favorite Jelly Roll, and some supporting fabric and join Scott on a quilting journey as you learn how to create his popular Jamaican Stars Quilt. You will learn the tips and tricks to making fast 4-patch units and lining units up for perfect points!
Class Cost: $65

Supplies include:
Jamaican Stars Pattern (Available for purchase at the class for $5.00)
Thread for Piecing
Sewing Machine (with foot pedal and power cord)
Cutting Mat
12” x 12” Square up ruler
6” x 12” or 6” x 24” Ruler
Rotary Cutter
General sewing Basket (Marking tools, Scissors, Pins, Pencil, Paper)

Friday, June 2, 2023

8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Quilt Luminarium with Ricky Tims
A comprehensive quilt symposium that demystifies seemingly complex concepts, teaches mastery of unique techniques and harnesses the power of the ever-elusive muse of creativity.
Participate in two entertaining days and six sessions with Ricky Tims, quilting legend and entertainer to learn how to conquer techniques and concepts you may currently shy away from.

Courses include:
Quilting Caveman Style
Convergence Quilts
The Elusive Muse Parts 1 & 2
The Music in My Quilt & Designing Patchwork
No Pins Precision Curved Piecing
Foundation String Piecing
Fabric Dyeing
Rhapsody Quilts
Outline Applique

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Quilts, Wine & What Ifs
Tony Jacobson, nationally known quilt designer and Creative Director for Piece Works Quilt Shop in Winterset, will be presenting his program Quilting: the Art of What If. In this hour-long presentation, he will present around 40 quilts showing you how different the same pattern can look by changing the colors, style of fabrics, and even switching up the values of the fabrics used in the background and the main prints. Piece Works Quilt Shop will be supplying gift bags for all those who pre-register for the program. There will also be door prizes given throughout the night. Covered Bridges Winery will supply a glass of wine (or beverage of your choice) and an individual charcuterie plate for all who pre-register as well.  

9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Covered Bridges Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Visit our local quilt guild’s 2o23 Quilt Show at the Winterset Elementary School.
On display are a variety of quilts made by the members of the guild and they’ll also have their show garage sale to purchase great quilting supplies at a discount.

9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Milky Way Runner at More Pieces Retreat Center Scott Flanagan
This simplified version of a Bargello-style quilt will teach you the keys to successful strip piecing, working with a tube, and pressing importance. Want to make the quilt bigger? Buy enough fabric for (4) Runners and sew them together.
Class Cost: $65

Supplies include:
Milky Way Runner (Provided at class $5.00)
Cutting Mat
6-1/2” x 6-1/2” Square up ruler
6” x 12” or 6” x 24” Ruler
Sewing Machine (with foot pedal and power cord)
Rotary Cutter
Thread for Piecing
General sewing Basket (Marking tools, Scissors, Pins, Pencil, Paper)

Saturday, June 3, 2023

9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Covered Bridges Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Visit our local quilt guild’s 2o23 Quilt Show at the Winterset Elementary School.
On display are a variety of quilts made by the members of the guild and they’ll also have their show garage sale to purchase great quilting supplies at a discount.

Date: May 30 - June 3, 2023

Location:

Iowa Quilt Museum
68 E Court Avenue
Winterset, IA 50273

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