Styer Family Member (American, active Langhorne, Pennsylvania), Log Cabin/Crazy, dated 1885, pieced silk with embroidery. Collection of Arlan and Pat Christ.
Quilter? Crafter? Crocheter? Curious? Everyone’s invited to the Allentown Art Museum to enjoy the following free programs and events related to the exhibition Cutting Edge: Inventive Nineteenth-century Quilts from the Collection of Arlan and Pat Christ, opening on Saturday, August 9, 2025. We offer free admission every day we are open. Hours are Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Third Thursdays. There is free parking in our lot.
FOR ADULTS
First Saturday of every month • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sip & Stitch
Gather with fellow sewing, crocheting, knitting, and quilting enthusiasts for a relaxing and inspiring makers’ session in our sunny Lounge. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you can share ideas, swap tips, and enjoy the company of like-minded crafters. Bring your latest project—a scarf, a quilt, anything—and work on it in a warm and welcoming environment while sipping coffee or tea and meeting new friends. Free, and no rsvp necessary, just drop in.
Saturdays, August 16, 23 & 30; September 6, 13, 20 & 27; October 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 1 p.m.
Docent-led Tours
These guided tours of Cutting Edge are led by trained docents. Free, but space is limited; first come, first served, no rsvp.
Christ Quilts: A Turning
Saturday, September 6 • 1 p.m.
Discover the art, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of American quilting with a special quilt turning event featuring esteemed collectors Arlan and Pat Christ. A quilt turning is a way to display and discuss quilts, often at quilt shows or guild meetings. It involves layering several quilts on a stand or table and then, one by one, turning them back to reveal the quilt underneath while sharing the quilt’s story. This intimate experience offers a rare opportunity to deeply explore quilts from the Christ collection, including those on display in the exhibition Cutting Edge, showcasing intricate patterns, masterful techniques, and the rich traditions behind these textile treasures. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate excellence in quilting and experience these remarkable works up close! Free, but space is limited, so please reserve your spot HERE.
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FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
Saturdays & Sundays in September • 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
ArtVentures: Quilt Squares
Guided art making for all ages. Use patterned fabrics to cut out shapes and designs and add them to a 9 x 9-inch felt square. Fabric markers and stencils will also be available. LEARN MORE ABOUT ARTVENTURES HERE.
Friday, September 5, and Friday, October 3
Field Trip Fridays
Bring your homeschooled student or virtual learner to the Museum to explore the exhibition Cutting Edge and learn about quilting techniques and types of quilts, such as applique, crazy quilts, and friendship quilts. Play with pattern and create a paper quilt square of your own design. Free to all. For more information contact Margie at mmakowski@allentownartmuseum.org or at 610.432.4333 ext. 132.
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