There are some truly talented artists here in the Beaver State, and some specialize in making the most incredible quilts and textiles. To really appreciate this artistic endeavor, you should get a glimpse at how artists create their masterpieces, and you can do so at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center in Tillamook.
Welcome to the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center! It’s a working museum where you can see quilters and textile artists creating their masterpieces, and you’ll find it in Tillamook.
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Before you head into the building, walk around the side to see this beautiful mural that’s part of the Tillamook County Quilt Trail. It depicts the history of quilting, and shows it being enjoyed through generations.
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This quaint building has a charming history and backstory. For decades, it functioned as the Maple Leaf School, until 1959 when it was abandoned, and used for storage.
Lori Laureta/Google The building slowly deteriorated, and at one point, wild blackberries were growing up through its floorboards, and birds were living in its eaves. The Latimer family, who owned the building, donated it to the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Foundation, and in 1991 it opened as the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. Two years later, it was fully restored, and it has continued to enjoy improvements over the years.
Inside, you’ll find some absolutely stunning quilts and textile art on the walls. Wander from room to room…
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…to see and learn about all kinds of textile art, from quilts to woven rugs, to art work made of fibers.
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As a “working museum,” the center houses quilting equipment and looms, and you might see artists hard at work during your visit.
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Quilting truly is an activity that anyone can learn and enjoy. From easy block quilts to more complicated patterns, you can come here to learn how to create your own family heirlooms.
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The center has a library full of books about quilting, textile creation, spinning, embroidery, rug hooking, and more. There’s also a huge quilt pattern library here. All of these resources are available for the public to use onsite.
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Check out the gift shop in the foyer, which is full of all kinds of wonderful, hand-made items like quilts, wallhangings, clothing, and more.
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Admission to the center is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for children under the age of 13.
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Visit Latimer Quit & Textile Center soon! Winter hours start November 1st; the center will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m . to 4 p.m.
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Have you visited the this place? We’d love to hear about your trip there! Learn more about the working museum on its website, and see what’s new there on its Facebook page.
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The building slowly deteriorated, and at one point, wild blackberries were growing up through its floorboards, and birds were living in its eaves. The Latimer family, who owned the building, donated it to the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Foundation, and in 1991 it opened as the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. Two years later, it was fully restored, and it has continued to enjoy improvements over the years.
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Latimer Quit & Textile Center
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If the history of quilt-making fascinates you, check out Oregon’s quilt barn trail!
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