Step Inside the Texas Quilt Museum - Where Quilt Dreams Come to Life

The Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange Texas had an amazing display of breathtaking quilts! This is definitely a necessity to visit if you are in the Eastern part of Texas, it was only a two hour drive from San Antonio. I have NEVER felt so welcome in a place like I was at this Museum, the staff made me feel like we have been friends our entire lives. They change out the displays quarterly so plan your trip accordingly!
First exibit was Kaffe Fassett:
'Kaffe Fassett is one of the world’s most celebrated and influential artists and designers of all time. He’s put his unique touch and style on a bevy of decorative arts from quilting and patchwork to needlepoint, painting, and even ceramics. Kaffe Fassett: 85 & Fabulous reflects his influence as a leading textile designer and practitioner of contemporary crafts. The 30 quilts on display are made by Kaffe and his friends, Liza Prior Lucy and Kim McLean.'
Then I visited the Library:
'At the Pearce Memorial Library and Material Culture Study Center research can take place in a quiet setting among more than 6,400 publications and the Koval Antique Textile Collection allows study of textile samples from 1775-1875.' *
The next exhibit was the 2023 Houston International Quilt Show Winners
'A total of 18 winners from last year’s event will be on display in the exhibit Houston International Quilt Festival Prizewinners 2023. The quilts are all outstanding and will have Museumgoers studying each for their beauty, ingenuity, and techniques.' *
And the last exhibit was the Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts;
'This unique and optically bold exhibit allows gallery visitors to view a vibrant spectrum of color almost as though they were standing inside a prism. The exhibition includes 62 art quilts representing the work of 46 SAQA Northern California/Northern Nevada chapter artists.' *
*all descriptions are from the www.texasquilt... website
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0:37 Museum History
3:49 Kaffe Fassett 85 & Fabulous
7:07 Textile & Book Library
8:47 2023 Houston International Quilt Show Prize Winners
13:59 Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts

[@monroetruss4737]

I'm 72yrs old, born in Gatesville, TX., and I remember many times when my grandmother and mom had quilting bees. Some of the quilts looked like patch work, but many had a design. They drank coffee, tea, lemonade, and ate snacks while they chatted and sewed. The comforters were sure nice on those cold Texas nights, and with no central air and heat they were appreciated. My last two quilts were stolen from my car in 1971, and it broke my heart. I like quilting bees because on those days' we kids got some extra snacks. When I first moved to Florida, I read they had quilting bee classes at the University of Jacksonville, and I liked the idea of keeping the craft alive. Great way to get together, have fun, and make have a product. They made the quilts for themselves, and rotated the order, and some for charity. I've taken up too much time now. Just sharing.

[@judyparker2738]

I had a wonderful time there last week. We traveled from Las Cruces NM after seeing this post. LaGrange has a charming town Square just around the corner, with antique shops and upscale lunch food. And don't miss the fabric store next door.

[@vikimoody8783]

Thank you for bringing us this unique video. I would never have seen this if you hadn’t shared it. So many beautiful quilts. Great idea for a video.

[@amyohl5037]

Young Lady, I want to cry at the creativity and color and all of it. Thank you.

[@scottydog6539]

That building is gorgeous. Wow.

[@connieverbeck1110]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful museum!! On my bucket list.

[@ladytj4u]

Thank you, for allowing us to visit with you. Simply beautiful, amazing. 😊❤

[@ksgraham3477]

Thank you. That textile library looks fascinating!❤

[@margaretwilkett7830]

Beautiful quilts. I can only look for so long and then my brain is full. I'd have to break up my visits into two hour increments over multiple days.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I could spend days in there looking at those quilts. The art quilts were amazing. The Horse With No Name was beauttiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@kayla_quilts]

I could have spent days in just the library alone. I love all the quilts, they were all special. 'Monkeys in My Hair' was so much more intricate than pictures show, and was probably my favorite

[@pamlacey136]

This is a fantastic video and I truly appreciate you taking the time to record it so that we could look at these fantastic quilts. If you are there again, please share our appreciation for their knowledge and expertise that they shared too. Thank you so much!

[@lwest5686]

Yes absolutely - very much appreciated both you going there and them letting you record it for us that cannot go. ❤ Vancouver Canada

[@amyohl5037]

My mind was blown on the second quilt and then....it went on. Thank you so much. Hope to get there.

[@brookemcgillivray180]

Thank you for the fabulous tour! Loved it.

[@kayla_quilts]

Thank you! I'm so glad the museum allowed me to take video while in there!

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

Oh my goodness, what a fabulous museum. No wonder the Woman who work there are proud it. Such interesting historical pieces and I was amazed at The Tutankhamen Quilt especially for quilted hieroglyphics and portrait quilts for the colour spectrum to imply skin colour. Thanks so much for sharing this video with us.

[@jeannehoffman1060]

Thank you for sharing. I have always loved toiles! Beautiful!

[@ladyhawthorne1]

All the quilts are fabulous, but the one of King Tut wowed me with the quilted hieroglyphics in the background. My second favorite would be Monkeys in my hair. Thank you for sharing!

[@samposkey7218]

Wow. This was a beautiful exhibit. So much skill and artistry. Loved it. I could not pick which quilt was my favorite.

[@gretroman8235]

Thank you for bringing this wonderful museum to us. Definitely worth a trip to Texas. I never can pick just one favorite but I am always in awe of quilts depicting people, especially faces. And the textile and book resource library access is amazing. As is the entire building and its history. Well done.

[@kayla_quilts]

Thank you! The quilts with faces are amazing, the one of the little girl 'Monkeys in my hair' is absolutely astonishing in person! Definitely one of my favorites!

[@katielin2379]

Whoa! There were MANY beautiful quilts there. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure.

[@margueriteobrien8833]

I moved to Houston 7 years already but just heard of this place today . Thanks so much for posting 👍

[@kathleenmcginley4827]

Thank you, I enjoyed the armchair trip! Truly masterpieces of the imagination.

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

Some people’s talents are amazing!

[@kayla_quilts]

I agree! They were all absolutely breathtaking to see in person!

[@CarolynsHome]

Thank you Thank you 🥰

[@louisesuffolk]

What an amazing museum

[@kayla_quilts]

I am so glad I took the trip! It is definitely my favorite quilty adventure I have ever had. I am so inspired after visiting, and I will definitely return if I'm ever in the area again

[@jjivy6310]

The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild have docents who volunteer. We also assist with the change outs. Wonderful asset to our community. Exhibits change out several times a year. Kaffe actually gave a lecture a few years back at the museum.

[@margarethanson50]

Wow very interesting and very impressive of beautiful art work quilts and museum ; Thank you for sharing to show I’m speechless to seeing so amazing quilts

[@bwaldron8449]

Thanks for sharing this video..amazing quilts.

[@jkscott5865]

So grateful for this video. Definitely worth a visit!! I want to look at the old textiles.

[@gingerfreel9643]

Wow. That was awesome.

[@joypolk3093]

This Quilt Museum is a wonderful place, they have a Victorian garden outside which has a quilt mural on the wall. Next door there is a yarn and fabric store that is very nice. Several little cafes in town also.

[@Westernwilson]

Thankyou for this wonderful tour! Such wonderfully curated collections and displays...saw a couple I really would like to make myself. And I am sure I am not alone in hoping the KFC will re-issue those multi-coloured shot cotton stripes. So beautiful!

[@lwest5686]

Wow I just found your channel and love it. Thank you for this museum tour. 💜

[@robinburdette7201]

Awesome!

[@kayla_quilts]

I had so much fun making this video! Which quilt is your favorite?

[@Westernwilson]

Is is possible to pick??!! Many of the quilts were stunning, and inspirational, but "Monkeys in my Hair" is hauntingly beautiful, and beautiful on so many levels. That I love it so much surprised me as I am not a fan of "people quilts" or hyper-realistic quilts. But this one, *wow*.