Classes
Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) with Rita Meyerhoff | July 1, 8 &, 29
Learn the basics of free-motion quilting and walking foot grid work, including choosing thread, batting, and needles. Learn designs and the basics of stitching on your quilt top using free-motion quilting as well as how to adapt stencils as quilting motifs. Class is held on three consecutive Wednesdays.
Cost: $ 125.00
Learn the basics of free-motion quilting and walking foot grid work, including choosing thread, batting, and needles. Learn designs and the basics of stitching on your quilt top using free-motion quilting as well as how to adapt stencils as quilting motifs. Class is held on three consecutive Wednesdays.
Cost: $ 125.00
Collage! with Jan Donovan | Aug. 5 & 6
Collage can be confusing - but you just have to get started and learn the basics. Jan Donovan has taught collage for Laura Heine-Fiberwork and Emily Taylor-Collage Quilter patterns – as well as her own designs – and loves to see students have success with whatever collage project they are working on. Jan says she has made all the mistakes and has ways to overcome them – so that is part of the fun of a class – as everyone learns from all the situations encountered. This 2 day class will allow you to fully complete a smaller (36x36) collage top (not the quilting) – or make really good progress on a larger top. So pull out those patterns you have been planning to make - and get started with collage! Any collage pattern that you have will work with this class, or select one of Jan’s designs and kit from her site https://www.threadzart.com/threadzpatternsandkits
Cost: $ 150.00
Collage can be confusing - but you just have to get started and learn the basics. Jan Donovan has taught collage for Laura Heine-Fiberwork and Emily Taylor-Collage Quilter patterns – as well as her own designs – and loves to see students have success with whatever collage project they are working on. Jan says she has made all the mistakes and has ways to overcome them – so that is part of the fun of a class – as everyone learns from all the situations encountered. This 2 day class will allow you to fully complete a smaller (36x36) collage top (not the quilting) – or make really good progress on a larger top. So pull out those patterns you have been planning to make - and get started with collage! Any collage pattern that you have will work with this class, or select one of Jan’s designs and kit from her site https://www.threadzart.com/threadzpatternsandkits
Cost: $ 150.00
Hand Quilting / Big Stitch - Rita Meyerhoff | Aug 12 & 26
Hand Quilting is an art and skill that goes back centuries and possibly 1000's of years. American quilters hand stitched everything until the mid 1800's, when sewing machines started to become available. This class will teach you about the history of Hand Quilting - the stitches that hold the 3 layers of fabrics together - AND you will learn the relaxing stitching techniques that create the beautiful textures and visual patterns that adorn the piecing and make a quilt usable, washable, and ready to last for many years. Big Stitch quilting is a variation that will be taught during this class as well. NO FRAME needed.
Cost: $ 75.00
Hand Quilting is an art and skill that goes back centuries and possibly 1000's of years. American quilters hand stitched everything until the mid 1800's, when sewing machines started to become available. This class will teach you about the history of Hand Quilting - the stitches that hold the 3 layers of fabrics together - AND you will learn the relaxing stitching techniques that create the beautiful textures and visual patterns that adorn the piecing and make a quilt usable, washable, and ready to last for many years. Big Stitch quilting is a variation that will be taught during this class as well. NO FRAME needed.
Cost: $ 75.00
Sunday at the Museum - July12, 2026 - NON-MEMBERS Registration
Know Your Antique Quilt ! Audience members get to observe and listen as a panel of knowledgeable quilters and a certified quilt appraiser pour over the quilts brought in by audience members. You will learn from every quilt; things like special fabrics, dyes or patterns that help identify the age of a quilt or maybe what region of the country it comes from. Those quilts that are in your attic or closets are potential quilts to submit to the panel's examination. One quilt can be submitted per person, and there will only be time for the panel to provide a historical evaluation of 20 quilts - so don't wait to get a spot for your quilt. There is a $5 fee per quilt, that is not included in your SAM registration. The panel will spend about 5 minutes on each quilt. PRE-REGISTRATION is required to save a seat for you. SEPARATE Registration is required to submit your quilt for a 5 minute historical evaluation. NON-Members pay fee of $15 GUEST PASSES are not accepted for this event. Doors open at 12:30pm - Program starts at 1 pm
Cost: $ 15.00
Know Your Antique Quilt ! Audience members get to observe and listen as a panel of knowledgeable quilters and a certified quilt appraiser pour over the quilts brought in by audience members. You will learn from every quilt; things like special fabrics, dyes or patterns that help identify the age of a quilt or maybe what region of the country it comes from. Those quilts that are in your attic or closets are potential quilts to submit to the panel's examination. One quilt can be submitted per person, and there will only be time for the panel to provide a historical evaluation of 20 quilts - so don't wait to get a spot for your quilt. There is a $5 fee per quilt, that is not included in your SAM registration. The panel will spend about 5 minutes on each quilt. PRE-REGISTRATION is required to save a seat for you. SEPARATE Registration is required to submit your quilt for a 5 minute historical evaluation. NON-Members pay fee of $15 GUEST PASSES are not accepted for this event. Doors open at 12:30pm - Program starts at 1 pm
Cost: $ 15.00
Sunday at the Museum - July 12, 2026 - MEMBERS Registration
Know Your Antique Quilt ! Audience members get to observe and listen as a panel of knowledgeable quilters and a certified quilt appraiser pour over the quilts brought in by audience members. You will learn from every quilt; things like special fabrics, dyes or patterns that help identify the age of a quilt or maybe what region of the country it comes from. Those quilts that are in your attic or closets are potential quilts to submit to the panel's examination. One quilt can be submitted per person, and there will only be time for the panel to provide a historical evaluation of 20 quilts - so don't wait to get a spot for your quilt. There is a $5 fee per quilt, that is not included in your SAM registration. The panel will spend about 5 minutes on each quilt.
Cost: $ FREE
Know Your Antique Quilt ! Audience members get to observe and listen as a panel of knowledgeable quilters and a certified quilt appraiser pour over the quilts brought in by audience members. You will learn from every quilt; things like special fabrics, dyes or patterns that help identify the age of a quilt or maybe what region of the country it comes from. Those quilts that are in your attic or closets are potential quilts to submit to the panel's examination. One quilt can be submitted per person, and there will only be time for the panel to provide a historical evaluation of 20 quilts - so don't wait to get a spot for your quilt. There is a $5 fee per quilt, that is not included in your SAM registration. The panel will spend about 5 minutes on each quilt.
Cost: $ FREE
Introduction to Volunteering at RMQM | July 18th
Learn about RMQM's history, the in's and outs of our operations - and how our volunteers get so much done. Completion of this class has you ready to start volunteering, and entering into our Shadowing Program for activities like Special Event setup/takedown teams, Trunk Show Presenters, Docents, and Installation team. Other volunteer activities, like office help, mailings, library assistance and education research are done working side by side with staff, so 'on the job' training occurs on your volunteer days - instead of the Shadowing Program. RMQM staff will help you find the best fit for your volunteer contributions.
Cost: $ FREE
Learn about RMQM's history, the in's and outs of our operations - and how our volunteers get so much done. Completion of this class has you ready to start volunteering, and entering into our Shadowing Program for activities like Special Event setup/takedown teams, Trunk Show Presenters, Docents, and Installation team. Other volunteer activities, like office help, mailings, library assistance and education research are done working side by side with staff, so 'on the job' training occurs on your volunteer days - instead of the Shadowing Program. RMQM staff will help you find the best fit for your volunteer contributions.
Cost: $ FREE
2026 Kid's Kamp - Weeks 1, 2,4 AND 5
Kid’s Kamp 2026 - Jan 22 we ADDED WEEK 5!!! July 13-17 -- same description as weeks 1,2 &4 To accommodate our WAITLIST we have added a 5th Week to EARLY Registration. Early Registration for Kid’s Kamp requires a current RMQM Membership Kid’s Kamp returns in June 2026 with exciting updates! The museum will host four separate, week-long camps. Weeks 1, 2, and 4 focus on entry-level sewing (as needed) and hands-on education in textile arts and quilting. Campers ages 8 through teens will learn foundational skills, expand their abilities, and design and complete either a wall hanging or throw-size quilt, guided by skilled volunteer mentors. RMQM provides high-quality sewing machines for each Kamper, and all materials and tools are generously donated by RMQM members and sponsors. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; campers bring their own lunch for outdoor lunchtime. Campers may register for one week only (the program is not designed for multiple-week attendance): Week 1: June 1–5, 2026 Week 2: June 8–12, 2026 Week 4: June 22–26, 2026 Week 3 is a special Dream BIG advanced design week for experienced Kampers and is by invitation only.
Cost: $ 400.00
Kid’s Kamp 2026 - Jan 22 we ADDED WEEK 5!!! July 13-17 -- same description as weeks 1,2 &4 To accommodate our WAITLIST we have added a 5th Week to EARLY Registration. Early Registration for Kid’s Kamp requires a current RMQM Membership Kid’s Kamp returns in June 2026 with exciting updates! The museum will host four separate, week-long camps. Weeks 1, 2, and 4 focus on entry-level sewing (as needed) and hands-on education in textile arts and quilting. Campers ages 8 through teens will learn foundational skills, expand their abilities, and design and complete either a wall hanging or throw-size quilt, guided by skilled volunteer mentors. RMQM provides high-quality sewing machines for each Kamper, and all materials and tools are generously donated by RMQM members and sponsors. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; campers bring their own lunch for outdoor lunchtime. Campers may register for one week only (the program is not designed for multiple-week attendance): Week 1: June 1–5, 2026 Week 2: June 8–12, 2026 Week 4: June 22–26, 2026 Week 3 is a special Dream BIG advanced design week for experienced Kampers and is by invitation only.
Cost: $ 400.00