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Sold out! September 2026 Evening Escapes: Wine, Dine, and Stitch
$40 per evening includes dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, the project kit, and instructions. Wine sold separately. We will use vintage fabrics and lace to…
Silver Lake Exhibition Call for Entries
The Virginia Quilt Museum will be taking a Silver Lake exhibition on the road to two Mancuso shows in 2027. This exhibition will feature the historic quilt…
Power of Place: Depicting Virginia’s Landscapes (Virtual)
Power of Place: Depicting Virginia’s Landscapes Webinar September 16, 2026 4:30-5:30 pm EST Virtual Event Register here! Moderator: Eileen Doughty Panelists:…
Free Admission Days with VCQ
Thanks to the generous support of the Virginia Consortium of Quilters, enjoy free admission to the Virginia Quilt Museum on Friday, September 18 and Saturday,…
Free Admission Days with VCQ
Thanks to the generous support of the Virginia Consortium of Quilters, enjoy free admission to the Virginia Quilt Museum on Friday, September 18 and Saturday,…
2026 Members Meeting (Virtual)
Join VQM Executive Director Alicia Thomas for an exciting look at our 2027 exhibitions along with a chance to ask questions and provide feedback on programs…
September Heirloom Market
Happening simultaneously at three sites: Rocktown History, Fort Harrison, and the Virginia Quilt Museum at the Silver Lake Mill. Savor heirloom varieties of…
Quilting Yesterday and Today at the Original Sewing & Quilting Expo
Join the Executive Director of the Virginia Quilt Museum, Alicia Thomas, for this fun look at the most popular quilting styles from the late 1700s through…
Quilt Evaluation Day - Saturday, September 26
Do you have a quilt that you would like to know more about? Book a Quilt Evaluation with award winning quilter, and quilt historian Mary Kerr! Mary will…
September 2026 Director's Tour
Join Executive Director, Alicia Thomas, for a behind the scenes look at the Virginia Quilt Museum. This 90 minute guided tour will be limited to 15 people and…
Thread Sculptures with Eileen Doughty (Virtual)
Be inspired by Eileen Doughty’s evolution of thread sculpture – beginning with landscape art quilts, then thread painting, then adding the 3rd dimension for…
Docent Tour October 2026
The Virginia Quilt Museum offers guided tours of the museum the first Friday of each month. These 60 minute tours are led by a trained docent and include the…
Color Conversations: How Fabrics Talk to Each Other with Karen Middleton
Learn how to make colors work for you. In this interactive workshop, you’ll experiment with color relationships; how they play, blend and compete, to discover…
Giving Orphan Blocks a New Home with Karen Middleton
Got an extra block or two left over from another project? Don’t get rid of it! Learn how to use your orphan blocks to create unique and unexpected quilts! In…
October 2026 Evening Escapes: Wine, Dine, and Stitch
$40 per evening includes dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, the project kit, and instructions. Wine sold separately. We will be making a wool needle book adorned…
October 2026 Director's Tour
Join Executive Director, Alicia Thomas, for a behind the scenes look at the Virginia Quilt Museum. This 90 minute guided tour will be limited to 15 people and…
Stitching Together History: Generations of Quilting (Virtual)
Stitching Together History: Generations of Quilting Webinar October 27, 2026 5:30-7:00 pm EST Virtual Event! Register here! Moderator: Mary Kerr Panelists:…
Just the Tops Quilt Turning Friday
Join the Virginia Quilt Museum for a chance to see 20 historic quilts from the museum's collection. These quilt turnings are limited to 15 people each so that…
Just the Tops Quilt Turning Saturday
Join the Virginia Quilt Museum for a chance to see 20 historic quilts from the museum's collection. These quilt turnings are limited to 15 people each so that…
Docent Tour November 2026
The Virginia Quilt Museum offers guided tours of the museum the first Friday of each month. These 60 minute tours are led by a trained docent and include the…
Quilt Evaluation Day - Saturday, November 7
Do you have a quilt that you would like to know more about? Book a Quilt Evaluation with award winning quilter, and quilt historian Mary Kerr! Mary will…
Quilt Detectives: Discovering Women’s History Through Textiles with Jillian Alexander and Stephanie Dyke (Virtual)
Our foremothers often received little recognition in written history. In fact, it wasn't long ago that many women appeared only as Mrs. [Husband’s Name], their…
November 2026 Evening Escapes: Wine, Dine, and Stitch
$40 per evening includes dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, the project kit, and instructions. Wine sold separately. We are going to have fun creating Christmas…
My Passion in Pixels with Devida Bushrod (Virtual)
Join Dee Bushrod on a colorful journey through 19 years of quilting—where traditional stitches meet a pixelated twist and spark a creative obsession! Dee will…