San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles The mission of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is to share and celebrate the art and cultur
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SJMQT is a nexus for fiber artists, art lovers, collectors, quilters, and crafters who share a passion for fiber art and a deep commitment to its preservation and evolution.

🕊 We Still have spots available for this Sunday's Yoga Session with Sarah Wilhelm. To celebrate the first Yoga at the Mu...
09/02/2024

🕊 We Still have spots available for this Sunday's Yoga Session with Sarah Wilhelm. To celebrate the first Yoga at the Museum session, we've planned a special musical shavasana experience you won't want to miss! 🕊

Be prepared with a yoga mat and wearing comfortable clothes. Don’t have a mat? Yoga mats will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Are you a San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use code: MEMBER10 for 10% off all workshop registration fees.

⏰ Sundays, September 8th, October 6th, November 10th from 10:00am to 11:00am
🔗 Discover more and register through the link below.
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events #/events/7462

Unwind with our new offering, Yoga at the Museum with Sarah Wilhelm, a unique blend of tranquility and culture hosted by...
08/12/2024

Unwind with our new offering, Yoga at the Museum with Sarah Wilhelm, a unique blend of tranquility and culture hosted by the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner, our instructor will guide you through a series of gentle poses and mindfulness practices, all within the calming and inspiring environment of our museum. Join us for a harmonious fusion of movement and art as you stretch, breathe, and relax in a space where creativity meets serenity.

Be prepared with a yoga mat and wearing comfortable clothes. Don’t have a mat? Yoga mats will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Are you a San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use code: MEMBER10 for 10% off all workshop registration fees.

⏰ Sundays, September 8th, October 6th, November 10th from 10:00am to 11:00am
💸 $18
🔗 Discover more and register through the link below
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events #/events/7462

🍔 Join the Museum at the Lazy Dog Restaurant 🍔Please be certain to bring this flyer with you on Thursday, August 8th so ...
08/02/2024

🍔 Join the Museum at the Lazy Dog Restaurant 🍔

Please be certain to bring this flyer with you on Thursday, August 8th so that 15% of your meal will be donated to the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles . The flyer can also be located on your phone and shown to the server so that 15% of your dinner total will be donated to the Museum.

🔷 There are only a few spots left in this Sunday's workshop: Intro to Indigo with Sara Eberhart 🔷Are you interested in n...
07/22/2024

🔷 There are only a few spots left in this Sunday's workshop: Intro to Indigo with Sara Eberhart 🔷

Are you interested in natural dyeing? Bring a friend and spend the afternoon outside learning the basics of dyeing natural fibers with Indigo. After experimenting with binding techniques, you will learn how to create a value of blues from light to dark. Everyone will leave with their own set of 4 hand dyed tea towels. All materials are provided and you are also welcome to bring any small, 100% natural fiber items to dye.

Dress for mess and prepare to be bending, reaching, standing.

Are you an San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use Code: MEMBER10 to receive 10% off all workshop registration fees.

⏰ This Sunday, July 28th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
🔗 Find more details and register through the link below:
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops

The San Jose Museum of Quilts wishes to recognize generous funding support from SVCreates, in partnership with the Count...
07/17/2024

The San Jose Museum of Quilts wishes to recognize generous funding support from SVCreates, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara.

🏷 Nine Patch Quilt by Artist Unknown

⭐️ Save the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles ⭐️Thanks to you, we have reached just over $290,000 in support of our e...
06/28/2024

⭐️ Save the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles ⭐️

Thanks to you, we have reached just over $290,000 in support of our emergency appeal. We are almost to our $300,000 goal, and no doubt with your support, we'll get there. On behalf of our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and the community, Thank You!

🏷 "Pieces of the Past" by Marinda Stewart
🔗 Give to our Emergency Appeal through the link below.
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2024-emergency-appeal

🍄 We still have space in the Toadstool Serenade Embroidery with Tiffany Tzeng 🍄In this in-person workshop, students will...
06/26/2024

🍄 We still have space in the Toadstool Serenade Embroidery with Tiffany Tzeng 🍄

In this in-person workshop, students will learn the techniques necessary to make Tiffany's "Toadstool Serenade" embroidery pattern. Tiffany, will teach introductory embroidery techniques, provide contemporary patterns, and offer guidance as needed. All materials and tools will be provided. Makers of all experience levels welcome.

⏰ Saturday, June 29th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
🔗 Discover more details and register through the link below
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events #/events/5124

🗓 Save the Date: "Printed & Stitched" Artist Talk this Friday, June 28th from 5:00 to 7:00pm 🗓All are invited! Join arti...
06/24/2024

🗓 Save the Date: "Printed & Stitched" Artist Talk this Friday, June 28th from 5:00 to 7:00pm 🗓

All are invited! Join artists included in Printed & Stitched, as they discuss work in the show and answer questions from the public. General Museum Admission Required: $10/adult; $8/seniors, teachers, and students.

On view Thursday, May 2nd through Sunday, September 1st: "Printed & Stitched" presents works from members of the California Society of Printmakers and Studio Art Quilt Associates that celebrate the techniques of quilting and hand-pulled printing. Throughout history, textile and print have been a common pair with textile artists incorporating printed elements into their work and printmakers referencing stitching. Though these techniques and media may seem different on the surface, there is common ground in woven layers, color, texture, and methods of storytelling. Juried by award-winning artist, Christine S. Aaron, this exhibition features 58 works by artists from California and Nevada that explore the connection between printing and stitching.

🏷 "Turkish Delight" by Linda Craighead
🗓 "Printed & Stitched" Artist Talk June 28th, 5-7pm

✊🏾Celebrate Juneteenth with us as we honor African American voices in quilting🌟From our permanent collection: a Smithson...
06/19/2024

✊🏾Celebrate Juneteenth with us as we honor African American voices in quilting🌟

From our permanent collection: a Smithsonian reproduction of Harriet Powers original “Story Quilt”. Harriet Powers was born a slave and lived near Athens, Georgia. In 1886 when Harriet was 49 years old, she had finished her first quilt to exhibit at the Clarke County Cotton Fair. She combined the African style of applique, with European style stitching to create unique “story quilts” which are preserved today as remarkable pieces of both folk art, and history. Her story quilts depict biblical tales and local histories. She began exhibiting them in 1886 at the Cotton States and International Expo. Her Bible Quilt is at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and Pictorial Quilt is at Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Let's commemorate the resilience, creativity, and cultural heritage of Black artisans whose craft has woven stories of strength and unity throughout history. Join us in amplifying their voices and supporting their artistry. Happy Juneteenth!

🌿 We still have spots available in the Jane Austen Inspired Regency Embroidery with Jill Huchital Workshop🌿In this in-pe...
06/17/2024

🌿 We still have spots available in the Jane Austen Inspired Regency Embroidery with Jill Huchital Workshop🌿

In this in-person workshop, students will learn embroidery techniques to create a Regency Period embroidery pattern. Jill will offer pattern support and guidance as needed and share knowledge about this traditional craft. No experience required, Makers of all Experience levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided.

⏰Saturday, June 22nd from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
🔗 Discover more details and register through the link below.
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops/2024/6/22/jane-austen-inspired-regency-embroidery-with-jill-huchital

🍄 Toadstool Serenade Embroidery with Tiffany Tzeng 🍄In this in-person workshop, students will learn the techniques neces...
06/14/2024

🍄 Toadstool Serenade Embroidery with Tiffany Tzeng 🍄

In this in-person workshop, students will learn the techniques necessary to make Tiffany's "Toadstool Serenade" embroidery pattern. Tiffany will teach introductory embroidery techniques, provide contemporary patterns, and offer guidance as needed. All materials and tools will be provided. Makers of all experience levels welcome.

⏰ Saturday, June 29th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
🔗 Discover more details and register through the link below.
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops/2024/6/29/toadstool-serenade-embroidery-with-tiffany-tzeng

⭐️ Save the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles ⭐️Thanks to you, we have reached just over $270,000 in support of our e...
06/12/2024

⭐️ Save the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles ⭐️

Thanks to you, we have reached just over $270,000 in support of our emergency appeal. We are almost to our $300,000 goal, and no doubt with your support, we'll get there. On behalf of our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and the community, Thank You!

🏷 "Thy Will /be Done" by Therese May
🔗 Give to our Emergency Appeal through the link below.
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2024-emergency-appeal

🧺We still have spots available in our upcoming Workshop: Gorgeous Fiber Wrapped Coil Baskets with Vicki Assegued 🧺In thi...
06/10/2024

🧺We still have spots available in our upcoming Workshop: Gorgeous Fiber Wrapped Coil Baskets with Vicki Assegued 🧺

In this new, upcoming workshop, create wonderful, textural and unique fiber art baskets!!

In this in-person workshop students will wrap an array of fabric, fancy yarns and colorful strings around a cotton core, and then create any shape of basket desired, including handles or other extending shapes. We'll decorate the basket with tassels and other fiber-made ornamentation. No weaving or art experience is necessary to take this workshop, or to make fabulous baskets. Perfect for beginning through advanced artists. All supplies and materials will be provided, and you're very welcome to bring any fiber (clothing, fabric, yarn, etc.) you may like to use in your piece.

⏰ Saturday, June 15th from 10:00am to 5:00pm
🏷 Vicki Assegued
🔗 Discover more and register through the link below.
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops/2024/6/15/gorgeous-fiber-wrapped-coil-baskets-with-vicki-assegued

🌿 Jane Austen Inspired Regency Embroidery with Jill Huchital 🌿In this in-person workshop, students will learn embroidery...
06/07/2024

🌿 Jane Austen Inspired Regency Embroidery with Jill Huchital 🌿

In this in-person workshop, students will learn embroidery techniques to create a Regency Period embroidery pattern. Jill will offer pattern support and guidance as needed and share knowledge about this traditional craft. No experience required, Makers of all Experience levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided.

⏰Saturday, June 22nd from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
🔗 Discover more details and register through the link below.
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops/2024/6/22/jane-austen-inspired-regency-embroidery-with-jill-huchital

Save the San Jose Museum of Quilts & TextilesThanks to you, we have reached Just over $240,000 in support of our emergen...
06/05/2024

Save the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

Thanks to you, we have reached Just over $240,000 in support of our emergency appeal. We have a way to go to reach $300,000, but no doubt with your support, we'll get there. On behalf of our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and the community, Thank You!

🏷 "Pennsylvania Star Quilt" by Unknown Artist
🔗 Give to our Emergency Appeal through the link below.
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2024-emergency-appeal

⬇️ Find out how you can win this handmade quilt! ⬇️-Follow the Museum on Instagram -Visit the Museum-Post a picture on Y...
06/03/2024

⬇️ Find out how you can win this handmade quilt! ⬇️

-Follow the Museum on Instagram
-Visit the Museum
-Post a picture on YOUR instagram of something that inspired you at the Museum using our hashtag

⏰ Winner will be announced and contacted via Instagram on August 9th

🧶 Gorgeous Fiber Wrapped Coil Baskets with Vicki Assegued 🧶In this new, upcoming workshop, create wonderful, textural an...
05/31/2024

🧶 Gorgeous Fiber Wrapped Coil Baskets with Vicki Assegued 🧶

In this new, upcoming workshop, create wonderful, textural and unique fiber art baskets!!

In this in-person workshop students will wrap an array of fabric, fancy yarns and colorful strings around a cotton core, and then create any shape of basket desired, including handles or other extending shapes. We'll decorate the basket with tassels and other fiber-made ornamentation. No weaving or art experience is necessary to take this workshop, or to make fabulous baskets. Perfect for beginning through advanced artists. All supplies and materials will be provided, and you're very welcome to bring any fiber (clothing, fabric, yarn, etc.) you may like to use in your piece.

⏰ Saturday, June 15th from 10:00am to 5:00pm
🔗 Discover more and register through the link below.
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops/2024/6/15/gorgeous-fiber-wrapped-coil-baskets-with-vicki-assegued

Save the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Thanks to you, we have reached our second target goal of $200,000 in suppo...
05/29/2024

Save the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

Thanks to you, we have reached our second target goal of $200,000 in support of our emergency appeal. We have a way to go to reach $300,000, but no doubt with your support, we'll get there. On behalf of our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and the community, Thank You!

🏷 "Tulip Applique Quilt" by Unknown Artist
🔗 Give to our Emergency Appeal through the link below.
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2024-emergency-appeal

🪡Learn to Sew with Dionne Clabaugh🪡The Museum is proud to present this comprehensive workshop: Learn to Sew in 3 Session...
05/27/2024

🪡Learn to Sew with Dionne Clabaugh🪡

The Museum is proud to present this comprehensive workshop: Learn to Sew in 3 Sessions with Dionne Clabaugh. In this in-person workshop, you learn to sew with your sewing machine in three sessions, all the while discussing tips and techniques to ensure you begin a successful sewing practice.

⏰ June Session: Thursdays, June 13th, 20th, and 27th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
⏰ July Session: TBD
🔗 Discover more details and register through the link below
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops/2024/6/13/0d9i1cd97oozr9uk83v9h8kyyn9oj5

The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is an art museum in downtown San Jose, California. Founded in 1977, the museum is the first in the United States devoted solely to quilts and textiles as an art form.

Upcoming Exhibition: "Printed & Stitched" on view Thursday, May 2nd through Sunday, September 1st."Printed & Stitched" p...
04/26/2024

Upcoming Exhibition: "Printed & Stitched" on view Thursday, May 2nd through Sunday, September 1st.

"Printed & Stitched" presents works from members of the California Society of Printmakers and Studio Art Quilt Associates that celebrate the techniques of quilting and hand-pulled printing. Throughout history, textile and print have been a common pair with textile artists incorporating printed elements into their work and printmakers referencing stitching. Though these techniques and media may seem different on the surface, there is common ground in woven layers, color, texture, and methods of storytelling. Juried by award-winning artist, Christine S. Aaron, this exhibition features 58 works by artists from California and Nevada that explore the connection between printing and stitching.

⏰ Members join us for the Members' Exclusive preview on Thursday, May 2nd from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. RSVP through the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7c35ovp59tXRgqlqIoIoUbJ48P7AuwVvoi2RyvuSERjtE6g/viewform?usp=sf_link

⏰ Public opening reception Thursday, May 2nd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

🏷 "Storyline" (detail) by Giny Dixon

In this in-person workshop, we’ll use plastic fencing material as the foundation for our super textural weaving. The fen...
04/24/2024

In this in-person workshop, we’ll use plastic fencing material as the foundation for our super textural weaving. The fencing offers many options for creating fabulous effects, both with the bottom fringe and with the whole body of the piece, allowing for interesting and dynamic outcomes. We’ll use knotting, wrapping, tying, sewing, coiling and twisting of our materials to build our exciting and stunning pieces to hang on the wall. No weaving experience is necessary, and all levels are most welcome. This is a great project for incorporating all kinds of pieces and parts you may already have on hand, such as fabric scraps, jewelry parts, shells, beads, unfinished project parts, yarn, and other embellishments. The instructor will provide all of these materials, if you don't have any or bring any.

⏰ This Saturday, April 27th from 1pm to 5pm
🔗 Visit the link below to enroll.
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops

Thanks to you, we have reached our first target goal of $100,000 in support of our emergency appeal. We have a way to go...
04/23/2024

Thanks to you, we have reached our first target goal of $100,000 in support of our emergency appeal. We have a way to go to reach $300,000, but no doubt with your support, we'll get there. On behalf of our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and the community, Thank You!

🔗 Give to our Emergency Appeal through the link below:
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2024-emergency-appeal

This Thursday is social craft night at the Museum! Bring your project and a warm beverage to discover your local communi...
04/21/2024

This Thursday is social craft night at the Museum! Bring your project and a warm beverage to discover your local community of makers.

⏰ Thursday, April 25th: stop by anytime between 5 to 7pm

The Museum invites our community, friends and family to celebrate Earth Day and sustainability at our Clothing Swap and ...
04/15/2024

The Museum invites our community, friends and family to celebrate Earth Day and sustainability at our Clothing Swap and Mending Station on April 20th, from 10:30 to 2:30pm. Please bring your gently used garments and help them find a new home or drop by our mending station and extend your favorite garment's life! It's a great way to refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime and reduce textile waste. Let's come together to support sustainability and reuse in style!

🔗Find out where to drop-off
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg2msCb6sxfJ1sHRQMhsjp45v8bQfdZ6FdtHAVbm8cYa1Haw/viewform

🔗RSVP for the swap
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9bcwFZUWw2e_50j2_RdadQcYTE3OYxUfSoGS7JElXIcQDMg/viewform

This Sunday Sara Eberhart is hosting a Botanical Cyanotype workshop! In this in-person workshop you will explore this al...
04/09/2024

This Sunday Sara Eberhart is hosting a Botanical Cyanotype workshop!

In this in-person workshop you will explore this alternative photography process which uses UV rays to print objects onto surfaces treated with iron salts. Bring a friend and spend an afternoon using flowers and plants to create striking blue patterns on fabric, paper and a reusable cotton tote bag. You will learn how to mix and paint the chemicals, wet and dry techniques, and leave with a functional piece of art. All materials provided. You are welcome to bring your own pressed or fresh flowers or leaves if desired.

⏰ This Sunday, April 14th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
🔗 Visit the link below to view details and enroll.
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops

Thank you for supporting us on our closing weekend for Jonathan Shannon: Creativity, Collecting, Controversy, and Yvonne...
04/08/2024

Thank you for supporting us on our closing weekend for Jonathan Shannon: Creativity, Collecting, Controversy, and Yvonne Porcella: A Look Back. We had a great time connecting with both our long time visitors and lots of new faces. This means the Museum is now closed for installation, but we will re-open on Friday, May 10th with an exciting new exhibition.

🏷 "Amigos Mu***os" by Jonathan Shannon

This Saturday we are excited to be hosting Tiffany Tzeng for another embroidery workshop!Tiffany is a self-taught embroi...
04/07/2024

This Saturday we are excited to be hosting Tiffany Tzeng for another embroidery workshop!

Tiffany is a self-taught embroidery artist who started stitching in 2018. In 2020, she opened Stitches By Tiff to share her artwork and has been going strong ever since. She loves mixing traditional and modern embroidery techniques as well as experimental media to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Through her workshops, Tiffany will teach introductory embroidery techniques, provide contemporary patterns, and offer guidance as needed. This in-person workshop will feature her Heart Hands design. All materials provided.

⏰ This Saturday, April 13th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, $70 enrollment fee
🔗 Visit the link below to find out more details and enroll.
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops

⬇️ Find out how you can win this handmade quilt! ⬇️-Follow the Museum on Instagram -Visit the Museum-Post a picture on Y...
04/04/2024

⬇️ Find out how you can win this handmade quilt! ⬇️

-Follow the Museum on Instagram
-Visit the Museum
-Post a picture on YOUR instagram of something that inspired you at the Museum using our hashtag

⏰ Winner will be announced and contacted via Instagram on August 9th

Dear Patrons,I have been at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles for six months now, and over that time we’ve made t...
04/03/2024

Dear Patrons,

I have been at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles for six months now, and over that time we’ve made tremendous progress. Your support over the last few months has allowed us to present an incredible range of exhibitions that inspire, excite, and educate. Not only that, we’ve been able to provide classes and bring in dynamic speakers to build on this unique community.

That community - our community - is now at risk. The Museum is in a very perilous financial position. Museums and arts organizations across the country have been struggling since the pandemic and unfortunately, we are no different. We need to raise $300,000 by June 30 to continue operating. Of that, we need to bring in $100,000 as soon as possible.

We are in need of champions. Will you be ours?

I know that this is a big ask and I also know how much you care about the Museum. We can only keep our doors open with your help, today. Please click the link below to make a tax-deductible donation on our website, or contact me directly at [email protected] to make arrangements for a donation of stock.

This Museum belongs to you, our community. I am only one in a long line of caretakers and I, with our board of directors, are doing everything in our collective power to keep the Museum open. To achieve this goal, we need everyone in our community, and beyond, to come together right now.

In the coming weeks, you’ll see additional efforts to help the Museum, but right now we are in urgent need of immediate financial support. We have served as a crucial community asset for almost 50 years now and we hope that, with your help, we will continue to be an asset for an additional 50 years and beyond.

Gratefully,

Kris Jensen
Museum Director

https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2024-emergency-appeal

Happy Easter 🐣 The Museum is closed today, but we will re-open with regular business hours this Friday!🏷 "Little Beauty ...
03/31/2024

Happy Easter 🐣 The Museum is closed today, but we will re-open with regular business hours this Friday!

🏷 "Little Beauty Quilt" by Mariah Johnson
⏰ Visit the Museum Fridays through Sundays 11am to 5pm

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