Iowa Quilt Museum
Overview
Prior to opening, several important alterations were needed to make the space appropriate for quilt display. A new concrete floor was poured over the vast dirt one in the basement. Twin HVAC units that keep the humidity at 50%, perfect for textiles, were installed. Walls and ceilings were repainted, and light fixtures were replaced with museum quality, repositionable LEDs. Moveable walls that would increase our available space for display were designed and built. Lastly, the beautiful wood floors were refinished. Antique items throughout the building are native to Madison County, such as the treadle sewing machines on loan from Tony Jacobson and the Madison County Historical Museum, display cases from historic local merchants, and a four-poster bed from the Madison County Historical Society, currently in use for a “bed-turning” display of additional quilts.]
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