9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate National Quilting Day at the International Quilt Museum!

The 11th National Quilting Day resumes after a 2 year break due to Covid! This FREE community event for all ages includes free museum admission, demonstrations, lectures, displays, and access to the current exhibitions. Free parking is available in all University parking lots north of the International Quilt Museum, 33rd & Holdrege, and across 33rd St. at Hardin Hall (including restricted lots). A la carte lunch available for purchase for those who want to spend the entire day at the museum.

Our popular Lectures are offered both morning and afternoon:

10:00 am & 1:00 pm Modern Meets Modern, Marin Hanson
10:30 am & 1:30 pm Quilt Trunk Show, Susan Minchow
11:00 am & 2 pm Quilting in a Virtual World, Megan Patent-Nygren
11:30 am & 2:30 pm A Journey with Quilts & Alzheimer’s, Judy Lane

And there are plenty of other activities and learning opportunities:

• Make a felt needle case (make it Modern or Traditional) or create a mini art textile using surface design techniques.
• Cuddle Quilts is our featured community outreach program. We will showcase a large display of these quilts that are given away through local social service organizations. Visit with the makers in a workshop.
• Hand work demonstrations will be featured on the 3rd floor.
• Collection Care in Action will be featured in our Conservation Workroom where guests can learn from volunteers and staff how the museum cares for textiles. The museum is always looking for additional volunteers!
• What's new in the quilting industry? AccuQuilt, Aurifil & Handi Quilter, as well as local shops: Bernina Sewing Center, Cosmic Cow and Nebraska Quilt Company of Fremont will have all the latest machines and products for you to see.
• Guests can tour the quilt exhibitions in the galleries: Modern Meets Modern, Painted Quilts from the Hopi Mesas, Capturing the Moment: Works by Terrie Mangat and An Evolving Vision: The James Collection, 1997-2022.

Event Sponsors:
International Quilt Museum
Lincoln Quilters Guild
Nebraska State Quilt Guild
Lincoln Modern Quilt Guild