Straight down from the main entry is the exhibit hall and research library. The exhibit changes out every two months and list of exhibits can be found using the this link: (https://www.latimerquiltandtextile.com/current-upcoming-exhibits)

The library contains books, many rare and out of print, a huge quilt pattern collection, a collection of newspaper needlework clippings, and a collection of pamphlets and magazines. In addition to quilting, hand weaving and spinning, there are also numerous works on traditional rug hooking, knitting, crocheting, tatting, embroidery of various types, basketry and other more esoteric uses of fiber as an expressive medium. These resources may be used on site only.

 The West Room serves as a weaving room. There are anywhere from 1 to 9 looms being used at a time.

• The AVL Loom was donated to us in October 2024 and is currently in used by our weavers to make tea towels to sell here at Latimer.
• There are also spinning wheels on display and a public loom for anyone who wants to give it a try. lease ask for assistance if you have any questions!
• Tapestries along the ceiling are from the Repository and are changed out every couple of months to show bits of the collection at a time.

• Lessons on how to weave can be arranged by appointment and are usually held on Tuesday or Fridays as our volunteers have time. The West Room serves as a weaving room. There are anywhere from 1 to 9 looms being used at a time. The AVL Loom was donated to us in October 2024 and is currently in used by our weavers to make tea towels to sell here at Latimer.
• There are also spinning wheels on display and a public loom for anyone who wants to give it a try. lease ask for assistance if you have any questions!
• Tapestries along the ceiling are from the Repository and are changed out every couple of months to show bits of the collection at a time.
• Lessons on how to weave can be arranged by appointment and are usually held on Tuesday or Fridays as our volunteers have time.

Antique quilts from the Latimer Collection, along with contemporary and art quilts, are displayed in this room.
A bank of glass-covered drawers containing mini exhibits of antique sewing notions, cigar silks, buttons and pins line one wall.
The East Room also serves as Latimer’s meeting space, where textile related groups and guilds can come together.
Any group with a membership in the Latimer Center can use this space free of charge.


"At First Light" was a 2010-2011 PHD quilt challenge. It was inspired by by a photo of Portland, OR, by Dale Archer. The design was divided into six sections. Each participating member interpreted their section in their own way. Participants from left to right
Jo Barry, Sally Hopkins, Nancy Harvey, Cheri Jolivette, Meg Shaw & Robin Hill