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ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum is to present exhibitions and educational programs in all fiber arts that enrich and inspire, honor cultural traditions, and celebrate the creative spirit.

OUR VISION

We envision the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum as a world-class exhibition facility with comprehensive and stimulating educational programs in all fiber arts. Recognized as a premiere source for research, we will be the foundational core of a passionate, vibrant, and evolving fiber arts community. We are here to inspire, teach, and preserve fiber art traditions and culture for future generations.

OUR COLLECTION

Our collection focuses on quilts and fiber art that exemplify tradition or reflect exceptional or unique artistic trends, designs, or techniques. The collection will serve exhibition and educational purposes, and ensure its preservation for future artists, enthusiasts, and students.

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History of the Museum

History of the Gaches Mansion

The Gaches Mansion Story Continues

Read the complete paper here!

Every once in a while, something comes along to remind us just how special our Museum home is. Siri Woods, while going through the estate of her deceased daughter, Dr. Teresa Woods, found a paper that Teresa had written for school in 1980 at age 18 on the history and condition of the Gaches Mansion. Ms. Woods shared the paper with a friend, Vivan Edersheim, who in turn and with the family’s permission, shared it with us.

Dr. Teresa Woods, a long time Academic Advisor at Evergreen State College in Olympia, was an accomplished woman. Fluent in five languages, she traveled extensively and worked all around the world, with a particular focus on and fondness for Southeast Asia. She also took up quilting in her later years.

We wanted you to get the full effect of reading this vintage-typed document, so we’ve scanned it just as it was created - typos’, misspellings, and all! Thank you to Siri Woods and Vivian Edersheim for sharing this treasure with us. We hope you enjoy it!

GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING

Donate! Use the button below to donate online or mail your gift to P.O. Box 1270, La Conner, WA 98257. Did you know many companies will match your gift? Click here for the list.

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Other ways to support us

Sponsor an exhibit, event, or program, participate in planned giving and more! Contact Us!

We appreciate your donation and commitment to our mission and programs. The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization (Tax #91-1831289) and your contributions are tax deductible. We will send you an acknowledgement of your donation to use for tax purposes. And, again, thank you!

Thank you for your support!

Board of Directors

Kathleen Elmer, President
TBD, Vice President
Dana F. Bowne, Treasurer
Patty Puckett Tingler, Secretary

Rachel Beckham
Elle Culver
Lisa Jenni
Ann Lindquist
Echo Mae

Our Staff

Carla Funk, Executive Director Ext. 103
Jacque Chase, Retail Manager/Education Program Coordinator, Ext. 101
Carla Schultz-Parks, Preparator and Collections Manager, Ext. 104
Karen Mason, Membership
Stephanie Oppelaar, Outreach and Education Manager
Sybil Jenson, Weekend Supervisor

In Loving Memory...

It is with deep sadness that we share that our colleague and friend, Jenny Walker, the Museum's Curator and Membership Manager, passed away May 2, 2022. In honor and memory of Jenny, the Museum has established the Jenny Walker Memorial Fund. The donations received will allow us to afford exhibits the museum would not normally be able to bring in by helping to pay for exhibition fees and shipping costs. We have already begun to receive funds to help bring in an extraordinary exhibit in 2025 - The Red Dress - that features needlework from around the globe - something Jenny would have been excited to bring to you! You can donate to the fund by using the button below.

Jenny Walker Memorial Fund

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Jenny, 2019 at the Museum Conference in New Orleans

NOTICE
The Museum is temporarily suspending accepting any donations intended for the permanent collection. We received a lot of donations in 2021-2022, as people spent time at home due to COVID and decided to do some de-cluttering, etc. We are very appreciative to be considered for your treasures' permanent home but now we need time to catch up on decisions regarding donations already received, as well as perform an inventory and review collection status.

We will let you know when donations will be accepted again.

Thank you!

PNWQFAM Collection

The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum collection focuses on quilts and fiber art that exemplify tradition or reflect exceptional or unique artistic trends, designs, or techniques. The collection will serve exhibition and educational purposes, and ensure its preservation for future artists, enthusiasts, and students.

The permanent collection includes quilts and textiles that range in age from the 1820′s to the modern day. Categories include the Jane Jackson Collection, the Susan Hyde Collection, the Josie Teeters Schlotterback Collection, the Contemporary Collection, and the Jim Erickson Collection.

For Collection inquiries, please contact:
Carla Schultz-Parks
(360) 466-4288 x104
[email protected]

Care of Textiles
We have compiled some general guidelines for Textile Care. We have also included a few reference sites for your use. Download a pdf here: Textile Care