Exhibitions
Collection
Tours
Hours & Admission
Classes
Library
Guilds
Staff
Facilities
Area Attractions
Events
Special Events
For directions to the Museum, click here.
Image: Tree of Life by Barbara W. Barber. Photo: Lisa Bisson
Trunk Show: A Retrospective with Barbara W. Barber
Sunday, September 12, 1pm
A trunk show showcasing the work to date of noted quilt artist Barbara W. Barber, author of Broderie Perse: The Elegant Quilt.
Says Barber of her multifaceted work: “I am drawn to many quilt
techniques. My theory is; apply whatever technique is available to
produce, in fabric, the idea, picture, dream, that I have within. Thus
my quilts run the gamut from exquisite broderie perse and time
consuming productions to the instant gratification of fusible web.
Of late, I have added painted quilts to my repertoire.
My quilts are large, small, humorous, reverent, irreverent, and reveal
much more about me than I'd like to admit. As I share the quilts, so
also will I share their stories; every quilt has one!
Come and see for yourself.”
Text and Textile Extravaganza
September 25, 9:00 - 2:00
On Saturday, September 25, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, the New England Quilt Museum will be having the Text and Textile Extravaganza, a FUNdraiser featuring books and magazines, fabrics, and quilting notions. For a donation of $35.00, participants will receive a shopping bag (16” x 12” x 6”) to fill with the books, magazines, fabrics etc of their choice. Additional shopping bags will be available for a $25.00 donation.
Merchandise collected to date includes more than 1500 books and magazines as well as current and collectable fabrics ranging in size from samples to fat quarters to yardage for borders and backing. Fabric designs include batiks, florals, holiday and novelty prints, reproductions, and solids.
The proceeds from the event help to support the museum's Outreach and Educational programs and partnerships both in-house and in the community.
Firefly Designs Africa Asia Fashion Trunk Show
Sunday, September 26, 1:00 PM
Join us on Sunday, September 26 at 1:00pm for a lecture and exclusive trunk show of unique clothing made from textiles from around the world presented by Ellen London, founder and creative director of Firefly Designs Africa Asia (www.fireflyafricaasia.com). We’ll be serving mimosas and delicious brunch treats, so bring a friend and make it a girls’ day out!
Ellen, who has traveled to and lived in cultures around the globe, will talk about global textiles at the show, bringing with her samples of the fabrics. She tells us: “Personally, I've always been intrigued by the possibilities of mixing and joining textures, fabrics and patterns into ‘wearable art.’” Starting out by making jackets for herself, she got so many compliments that she founded Firefly Designs. Her designs are available through her website, at trunk sales such as the one at NEQM, and a very limited number of retail shops in the U.S. Firefly Designs is especially sensitive to women who are difficult to "fit" and/or impress! If you don’t find that perfect piece, custom orders can be placed at the show.
Not only will a percentage of proceeds from the show benefit NEQM, but you also will be supporting the cottage industry of Firefly, which provides work for single women at a fair wage in a decent work environment. Many of the workers are older women who are caring for grandchildren. Firefly provides childcare and schooling for these children.
Admission is $15 for one or bring a friend for a special two for $20 rate; pre-registration is required by phoning 978-452-4207, ext. 16.
