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Request for Items: Virtual Auction
May
17
to Jul 14

Request for Items: Virtual Auction

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Calling All Auction Items!

WMQFA is excited to launch our 2024 virtual auction! All proceeds benefit the museum.

The auction will be open from 12pm on Thursday, August 1st through 2pm on Monday, August 5th.

Please support the museum with your auction item donations.

Items must be received by JULY 14. They may be dropped off or mailed to the museum.

Here are ideas for suitable donations:

  • Quilts of all sizes

  • Handmade items like bags, totes, needle cases, sewing kits

  • Wearables like scarves, hats, mittens, aprons, vests, jackets

  • Woven, knitted or crocheted items

  • Handmade baskets, punch needle or embroidered objects

  • Framed art, art or décor items – new, like new, or original work

  • Pre-cut fabric bundles, threads - new

  • Gadgets like templates and rulers – new

  • Other handmade items like barn quilts, bird houses, sets of greeting cards

  • Themed basket items (e.g. gardening, wine, Italian or other cuisines, quilting accessories, children/toys/crafts, holiday)

  • Fabric yardage

  • Gift certificates (e.g. restaurants, stores, coffee, sweets, B&B, motel)

  • Event tickers/experiences (e.g. sports, plays, concerts)

  • Vintage fiber related items that would be valued by a collector (e.g. embroidered items, quilt blocks, handmade lace)

For Drop Off, bring item(s) and entry form to:

WMQFA AUCTION

N50W5050 Portland Road

Cedarburg, WI  53012

To Ship Items, send item(s) & entry form to

WMQFA Auction

P.O. Box 562

Cedarburg, WI 53012

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Request for Items: Virtual Auction
May
5
to Jul 16

Request for Items: Virtual Auction

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Calling All Auction Items!

WMQFA is excited to launch our 2023 virtual auction! All proceeds benefit the museum.

The auction will be open from 12pm on Thursday, August 3rd through 2pm on Monday, August 7th.

Please support the museum with your auction item donations.

Items must be received by JULY 16. They may be dropped off or mailed to the museum.

Here are ideas for suitable donations:

  • Quilts of all sizes

  • Handmade items like bags, totes, needle cases, sewing kits

  • Wearables like scarves, hats, mittens, aprons, vests, jackets

  • Woven, knitted or crocheted items

  • Handmade baskets, punch needle or embroidered artworks

  • Framed art, art or décor items – new, like new, or original work

  • Pre-cut fabric bundles, threads - new

  • Gadgets like templates and rulers – new

  • Other handmade items like barn quilts, bird houses, sets of greeting cards

  • Themed basket items (e.g. gardening, wine, Italian or other cuisines, quilting) accessories, children/toys/crafts, holiday

  • Fabric yardage

  • Gift certificates (e.g. restaurants, stores, coffee, sweets, B&B, motel)

  • Event tickers/experiences (e.g. sports, plays, concerts)

For Drop Off, bring item(s) and entry form to:

WMQFA AUCTION

N50W5050 Portland Road

Cedarburg, WI  53012

To Ship Items, send item(s) & entry form to

WMQFA Auction

P.O. Box 562

Cedarburg, WI 53012

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Threads That Connect Us Reception
Aug
4
5:00 PM17:00

Threads That Connect Us Reception

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$35 per person, 5pm - 8pm

Join us for an intimate reception celebrating the museum and Counting Threads exhibition. Enjoy appetizers, provided by Miss Molly’s Catering. Senior Curator Emily Schlemowitz will provide a guided tour at 6pm.

Click here to register!

Please note, WMQFA will be holding a virtual auction. We invite you to preview the items in person this evening and bid on the online virtual auction. Bidding Opens August 4 at noon. Click here to view auction.

Cover Image Credit: Caroline Hadley, Fanfold, 2020; cotton; 65 x 65 in. Courtesy of the artist.

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Request for Items: Virtual Auction
Apr
13
to Jul 15

Request for Items: Virtual Auction

Calling All Auction Items!

WMQFA is excited to launch our 2022 virtual auction! All proceeds benefit the museum.

The auction will be open from 12pm on Thursday, August 5th through 12pm on Monday, August 8.

Please support the museum with your auction item donations.

Items must be received by JULY 15. They may be dropped off or mailed to the museum.

Here are ideas for suitable donations:

  • Quilts of all sizes

  • Handmade items like bags, totes, needle cases, sewing kits

  • Wearables like scarves, hats, mittens, aprons, vests, jackets

  • Knitted items, handmade baskets, punch needle, Sashiko

  • Framed art, art or décor items – new or like new, or original work

  • Pre-cut fabric bundles, threads - new

  • Gadgets like templates and rulers – new

  • Other handmade items like barn quilts, bird houses, sets of greeting cards, jewelry

  • Themed basket items (e.g. gardening, wine, Italian or other cuisines, quilting) accessories, children/toys/crafts, holiday

  • Fabric yardage

  • Gift certificates (e.g. restaurants, stores, coffee, sweets, B&B, motel)

  • Event tickers/experiences (e.g. sports, plays, concerts)

For Drop Off, bring item(s) and entry form to:

WMQFA AUCTION

N50W5050 Portland Road

Cedarburg, WI  53012

To Ship Items, send item(s) & entry form to

WMQFA Auction

P.O. Box 562

Cedarburg, WI 53012

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Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
Nov
30
10:00 AM10:00

Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

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November 30 is global day of giving which harnesses the collective power of giving to celebrate generosity worldwide. Every year, millions of people give to support what they love.

WMQFA is proud to be a part of #GivingTuesday, and we invite you to join our celebration on December 1st.
The WMQFA board has once again generously agreed to match all donations that day, up to $5,000. That means all of your donations count for double!

As part of #GivingTuesday, we invite you to share your stories with us.

Thank you for supporting the museum!!

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10th Anniversary Open House - History in the Stitches
Aug
5
5:00 PM17:00

10th Anniversary Open House - History in the Stitches

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$65 per person

Celebrate WMQFA’s 10th Anniversary! Join us for a socially-distanced outdoor, tented picnic. Pick up a delicious boxed picnic dinner from Shully’s and a celebratory cupcake. You may dine at the museum or bring your dinner home if you prefer. Enjoy beer, wine, soda, and water as you stroll the grounds. Exhibit Curator Emily Schlemowitz will also provide special tours of the museum’s anniversary exhibition.

Click here to register!

Please note, due to Covid, WMQFA will not be holding a formal program at a set time for this event. Instead, we invite you to enjoy the open house and bid on the online virtual auction (https://WMQFA2021.givesmart.com).

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