San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles @SJMQT
Celebrating the art, creators, craft, and history of quilts and textiles. #SJMQT sjquiltmuseum.org San Jose, CA Joined August 2010-
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More highlights from last month's Community Day! It was a pleasure to welcome back past Artists in Residence, Tricia Royal (@bitsandbobbins), and Anne Beck (@landlookersociety) and Michelle Wilson (@michellewilsonprojects) of The Rhinoceros Project!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made the decision to postpone the Behind the Scenes Collections Tour scheduled for April 23rd. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding. An invitation containing updated event details will be sent out in early June.
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is delighted to announce its decision to appoint Camille Ann Brewer as the new Director of the Museum. She will begin her appointment on May 2, 2022. Please join us in welcoming Camille to SJMQT! Full press release: bit.ly/37mSPhT
Miss last week's Textile Talk? Watch it now! TEXTILE TALKS: Embroidery & Environmentalism with Anne Beck & Michelle Wilson of The Rhinoceros Project bit.ly/3N8rGzH
Permanent Collection Highlight! Check out this Whig Rose quilt from c. 1875! You can learn more about this quilt by heading to our website: bit.ly/3tgzaZm Image: Catherine Amanda Plymire, Whig Rose Quilt, c. 1875 #NationalQuiltDay
Did you know that quilts are full of historical clues? Reference guides like this one, helps us identify the quilt's origin, date of creation, and other details, simply by investigating the pattern, fabric, dyes and binding techniques! #NationalQuiltDay
Happy National Quilt Day! Here's a highlight from our permanent collection! Dresden Plate Quilt This quilt kit and 1930s print fabric was donated to the Museum in 1989. In 1991, volunteers began finishing the quilt top and completed it in 1995. Hand quilted, hand pieced; G ...
Happy National Quilt Day! Help us celebrate by participating in our virtual Quilt ID Day. Simply fill out our form & upload photos and our experts will take a look! bit.ly/3Jv6Qby #NationalQuiltDay #quiltIDday #smallmuseumbiglove #fiberart #artquilt
Got a quilt? Curious of its origin? Join us for Virtual Quilt ID Day! Saturday, March 19 and have our experts investigate its history. Upload photos and fill out our form here: bit.ly/3KRv9R1 #NationalQuiltDay image: Unknown Artist, Wool Strip Crazy Quilt, c. 1920
Don't forget to register for the Sew and Sow workshop with Artist in Residence Olivia Ronan. Friday, March 18th 3pm-5pm @sofa Pocket Park Register here: bit.ly/3Kc11Qb A workshop on creative mending and plant allyship co-hosted by @Veggielution.
Was it just two weekends ago that we crafted our hearts out during Black Family Day? We loved being a part of this special event and look forward to more community building opportunities like this one! Learn more about upcoming events on our website! bit.ly/3GBtmgl
SJMQT is pleased to announce an Instagram Feature opportunity for current Artist Members. Selected artists can introduce themselves and their work to SJMQT’s IG audience of 4000+ fiber art enthusiasts! Apply by 11:59 PM PST March 13 to be considered. bit.ly/3JN5tV4
Another successful curatorial walk through for our members! (socially distanced AND in person!? Swoon.) Our Assistant Curator Samantha Lyons goes in depth about Sheila O'Hara's piece entitled Mount Olympics. Become a member today and join us next time! bit.ly/3bDf4iF
Joining us for First Friday tonight? Swing by our museum shop and get 10% off your purchase! Art kits! Jewelry! Books! Scarves! Stickers! Shopping at our museum shop is a easy and fun way to support the museum!
You had me at 'amazingly up-cycled, expertly embroidered Levi jacket.' Visit the Museum today and explore our new 45th Anniversary exhibition, New Directions. Reservations recommended but not required, link in bio! image: Catherine M. Waller, Levi Jacket, c. 1968
We had many beautiful works inspired by Gee's Bend Quilts at our last Crafternoon. It is great to be back at SoFa Pocket Park with @Veggielution! Next Crafternoon: March 18th with Artist in Residence, Olivia Ronan! bit.ly/35mQORV
It is difficult to move forward with our routines, when our hearts and minds are with all those affected by war. Here are a few resources to help those in need: @WCKitchen @RESCUEorg @UNICEF image: Beatrice Lanter, Light Comes from Inside, 2004
Knitted. VHS. Tape. That's really all you need to know. Come visit us and experience our new exhibition, 45th Anniversary Exhibition: New Directions. Reservations recommended but not required: bit.ly/3fl8T45 image: Cristina Velázquez, Re-purpose Black, 2017
SJMQT is pleased to announce an Instagram Feature opportunity for current Artist Members. Selected artists can introduce themselves and their work to SJMQT’s IG audience of 4000+ fiber art enthusiasts! Apply by 11:59 PM PST March 13 to be considered. bit.ly/3JN5tV4
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