Current Exhibition

The Whole Story: Wholecloth Quilts by Hand and Machine
April 3–June 15, 2008

Welsh Wholecloth Crib Quit detail, c 1940
on loan from Holice Turnbow

This exhibit highlights the design and beauty of the wholecloth quilt. Both hand and machine stitching techniques are represented in quilts from the museum’s permanent collection, private collections and invited artists. Curated by Mary Walter. (more)

Join us on Saturday, April 5th, at 1 pm, when Holice Turnbow, designer and expert on vintage wholecloth quilt patterns, will lecture on the regional, historical and technical influences of wholecloth quilt design. Several of his antique quilts are on loan to the New England Quilt Museum for this exhibit.

On Saturday, May 3rd, at 1 pm, Jeanne Williamson, Natick quilt artist and author, will present her lecture, Stitched Mono-prints, detailing her unique approach to her contemporary wholecloth quilts, several of which are included in this exhibit. Following her presentation Williamson will sign copies of her recently published book The Uncommon Quilter.

Support for this exhibition is provided in part by Mancuso Show Management and David Stansbury Photography.

Regular museum hours are 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Saturday (year round) and Sundays 12 to 4 PM (May through December only). Beginning in January and continuing through April, the museum will be open on the 4th Friday of each month until 8:00 PM - and 4th Friday evenings will be FREE from 4-8PM. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students/seniors. Museum members are admitted free. Handicapped parking is available. Guided group tours, catered luncheons, and group rates available with reservations.