Texas Quilt Museum Mural

Quilts...History in the Making,™ is a 13 x 85 foot outdoor mural depicting traditional 19th century quilts, the foundation of all of today’s varied quilt art. These 15 quilts are in the International Quilt Festival Collection, and are featured in the book Celebrate Great Quilts! by the Museum’s co-founders.

The mural was designed by Austin artist Duana Gill and painted by noted Texas muralist Brent McCarthy. It’s the focal point of the Museum garden, and its centerpiece is the Founders Star quilt, emblem of the Museum.

Current and Upcoming Exhibits

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Kaffe Fassett: 85 & Fabulous—Sponsored by FreeSpirit Fabrics
Jan 11
Kaffe Fassett: 85 & Fabulous—Sponsored by FreeSpirit Fabrics

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.

Houston International Quilt Festival Prizewinners 2023—Sponsored by the Lucille Gaebler Klein Fund
Jan 11
Houston International Quilt Festival Prizewinners 2023—Sponsored by the Lucille Gaebler Klein Fund

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.

Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts—Partially sponsored by Reynolds & Associate, PLLC
Jan 11
Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts—Partially sponsored by Reynolds & Associate, PLLC

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.