Quilt Heritage Museum In a New Location
QUILT HERITAGE MUSEUM HAS A NEW HOME
We are now located inside the South Bannock County Historical Center and Museum, located at 110 E Main in Lava Hot Springs, ID. Several exciting exhibits are being planned for the months ahead. Check the Historical Center's website for business hours and other details.
We hope you will visit us soon!
"Home for Quilts" Matching Campaign
Our efforts are currently focused on finding supporters to help us raise funds for a long-term building. Having a permanent place will mean we can have on-going exhibits and many other quilt-related events. The initial push is to identify benefactors for the first half of our goal--$75,000.
Then, by using that momentum to accelerate us forward in a region-wide fundraising effort to "match" those benefactors' donations thus doubling our funds to reach our overall campaign goal of $150,000.
September 12, 2025 - February 11, 2026
Snake River Valley Quilt Guild Exhibit
Beginning September 12, 2025 the talent of the Snake River Valley Quilt Guild members will be on full display. This group of quilters has members of long-standing and brand new ones as well. Their monthly meetings feature challenges, education and lively interaction. Come see their creative quilts!
A Quilter’s Journey
Madeline Reyes Collection Exhibit
Exhibit dates: February 12 - May 13, 2026
When long-time quiltmaker Madeline Reyes became a victim of dementia, her husband Joe wanted to showcase decades of Madeline’s quilting. He donated a large number of Madeline’s quilts to Quilt Heritage Museum. These quilts profile her quilting journey. We invite you to see this exhibit to honor all those who courageously battle Alzheirmer’s Disease and other forms of memory loss.
A quilt series by Marietta Womack
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
Exhibit Dates: May 14 - September 9, 2026
While looking at the simple yet solid beauty of Pike’s Peak, Katharine Lee Bates was inspired to write the poem “America the Beautiful.” The phrases in the poem are an affirmation of many good things about America. And so, the quilts in this series use one simple, unifying block to convey those phrases.
Inspirational Quilts by Three Unique Quilters
Quilt Trio Showcase
Exhibit Dates: September 20 - December 31, 2026
This exhibit showcases the creative pieces by three area ladies: Darleen Fuller, Amy Clement and Danielle Stimpson. Each of these quilters has their own creative approach, style and inspirations. All of these quilts land squarely in the art quilt universe and will redefine what can be done with fabric and imagination. Come see these amazing quilts!
Happy Hands Quilt Club
Happy Hands Quilt Club President J'neane Smith leads the monthly meeting for her group in Pocatello, ID.
The group heard from two members of the Quilt Heritage Museum, Diana Cary and Joyce Shoemaker, about the activities and upcoming events of the Museum.
Portneuf Valley Quilt Guild
Portneuf Valley Quilt Guild in Pocatello, ID
PVQG President Joyce Carson leads the guild meeting. She announced the results of the Guild's October 2024 Quilt Show. It was enjoyed by many area quilters and members of the general public.
Soda Springs, ID quilters
QHM Members Visit Soda Springs Quilters
The excitement was palpable as these Soda Springs, ID quilters gathered in late 2024 to take in a specific block specific instruction demonstration given by one of their talented members.
Quilt Heritage Museum Featured
In late 2021, Quiltfolk published Issue 20, and Quilt Heritage Museum received very nice coverage about our non-profit organization.
We appreciate this publication and hope you'll pick up a copy to read about Idaho's quilting community.