Eugenia was a remarkable woman of action and perseverance. She worked 10 years raising money to use for a physical location where her quilts would be shown to the public. Since the museum opened in 1990, the physical location has grown and become a fantastic location for exhibits, as well as lectures to educate the public. We also still do Trunk Shows to raise funds and educate the public about quilts, the history of quilting, and the museum. In fact we have tripled our number of presenters in the last few months!
Eugenia offered small gatherings for kids to learn about quilts, limited to the space available. In recent years, June has become Kid's Kamp month with volunteers creating excited new quilters. This year, we are expanding the number of kids attending once again - continuing on with what Eugenia started and growing it as our space allows.
Eugenia offered small gatherings for kids to learn about quilts, limited to the space available. In recent years, June has become Kid's Kamp month with volunteers creating excited new quilters. This year, we are expanding the number of kids attending once again - continuing on with what Eugenia started and growing it as our space allows.
FABRIC & FRIENDS Annual Luncheon with LIVE and Silent auctions is our slightly elegant, super fun and exciting occasion with amazing food, that allows members and supporters like you to donate 'like new' items, hand crafted quilts both vintage and contemporary, and miniature quilts as well and then enjoy the excitement of bidding on hand curated goodies or experience packages. Your bidding excitement increases the values to provide operating funds for RMQM.
What happens with the operating funds?
There are the usual things like utilities, office supplies, library supplies, computer system and technology, and salaries for staff. Then, there are costs of things like the Cards we mail out to members and supporters for all exhibits, the bookmarks announcing the annual list of exhibits, Sunday at the Museum lectures, and activities that can be booked for groups, the many fliers and marketing items we use to let visitors and others know what RMQM has to offer for them and how they can get involved, the signs and fliers we send out to shops and guilds to help them be aware, promote and support RMQM. Additional funds are needed for supporting the collection with proper storage materials, repair and appraisal, as well as creating all the signage and exhibit support items for each exhibit. Then there are the special projects - that help tell the stories of quilts and quilting, teach the art and techniques and help the public appreciate the history of textiles in America.
Donations for Fabric & Friends 2025 - have some fantastic items!
Kits -- of all different themes - variety of sizes, styles, colors. including wool, traditional, patriotic, Outdoorsy, Christmas, BOM, Vintage linens Fabric - lots of quality quilting fabric included in every basket - but also in separate bundles
Vintage Quilts - there are some beauties this year, several from 1860's to 1900 and others from 1930's 1950's. Additional sets of blocks form the various era's for you to create a beauty honoring the original maker.
What happens with the operating funds?
There are the usual things like utilities, office supplies, library supplies, computer system and technology, and salaries for staff. Then, there are costs of things like the Cards we mail out to members and supporters for all exhibits, the bookmarks announcing the annual list of exhibits, Sunday at the Museum lectures, and activities that can be booked for groups, the many fliers and marketing items we use to let visitors and others know what RMQM has to offer for them and how they can get involved, the signs and fliers we send out to shops and guilds to help them be aware, promote and support RMQM. Additional funds are needed for supporting the collection with proper storage materials, repair and appraisal, as well as creating all the signage and exhibit support items for each exhibit. Then there are the special projects - that help tell the stories of quilts and quilting, teach the art and techniques and help the public appreciate the history of textiles in America.
Donations for Fabric & Friends 2025 - have some fantastic items!
Kits -- of all different themes - variety of sizes, styles, colors. including wool, traditional, patriotic, Outdoorsy, Christmas, BOM, Vintage linens Fabric - lots of quality quilting fabric included in every basket - but also in separate bundles
Vintage Quilts - there are some beauties this year, several from 1860's to 1900 and others from 1930's 1950's. Additional sets of blocks form the various era's for you to create a beauty honoring the original maker.
Be a SPONSOR of this Year's Event!
4 levels of Sponsorship to choose from
Various levels of RMQM promotion of Your Sponsorship
A variety of BONUS value items
DETAILS Here
Sponsorships open through April 15
4 levels of Sponsorship to choose from
Various levels of RMQM promotion of Your Sponsorship
A variety of BONUS value items
DETAILS Here
Sponsorships open through April 15
Items donated for this year's Auctions are being curated to create fabulous packages, baskets, and individual items that are sure to bring fun bidding!