Texas Quilt Museum

The Texas Quilt Museum was open  on the Monday before the quilt show. We were the only ones there and we spent several hours gazing at these lovelies! 

About the exhibit:

Princess Feathers and Feathered Stars is partially sponsored by the Lucille Gaebler Klein Fund, and will feature 45 incredible quilts drawn from the International Quilt Festival Collection, as well as the private collections from Museum co-founders Karey Bresenhan and Nancy O’Bryant in Galleries I and II.

“Quilters have long associated feathers with the 19th and 20th centuries,” says Museum Curator Vicki Mangum.  

“The earliest use of the Princess Feather design was found on a quilt dated 1818. Feathered Star quilts began appearing in the 19th century as well. Both are intricately pieced and time consuming for the busy quilter. Modern sewing methods and machines, make quick work of these two cherished designs.” 

I highly recommend a visit before January 4th, 2025.

These are incredible and stunning, but not perfect! Embrace the humble!

Quilting directly over the applique. 

This was hanging behind quilts for sale and this one was for sale! So unique. 

Perfectly imperfect!

A close up of the one on the wall for sale.

Laurie bought it!

I asked her to choose her favorite from the exhibit.  This was hers.

This was mine. 

Lori, Laurie and Laurie. 

The ladies at the museum were terrific!

Close ups later at the hotel- coin for size comparison. 

I hope you were inspired by these amazing quilts!

For those who inquired about my least favorite museum, the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY was correct. I like seeing more antique quilts. The quilts that were on display were very pretty- I certainly can appreciate them, just not my favorite.

Lets have an amazing week!