Textile Treasure Sale

media release: Discover something extraordinary at TAC’s Textile Treasure Sale: a one‑of‑a‑kind fundraising weekend celebrating the beauty, history, and creativity of fiber arts. Community members have donated more than 2,000 vintage, global, and artist‑made textiles from over 60 regions, all curated into a shopping experience that directly supports accessible fiber‑arts programming at the Textile Arts Center of Madison.

Browse everything from Victorian purses and late‑1800s quilts to handwoven textiles, batik garments, felted rugs, kozo papers, Aran sweaters, embroidered linens, and more. Plus, explore 40 especially noteworthy textile pieces featured in a silent auction beginning online October 2.

Friday, October 9, 5-8 PM: Ticketed preview sale with first access to the treasures, wine, and appetizers. $25.

Saturday, October 10, 10-11 AM: Early shopping for TAC members Not a member yet? Join today.

Saturday, October 10, 11 AM–3 PM: Sale open to the public. No entrance fee. Treasure Silent Auction closes at 3pm.

Sunday, October 11, 11 AM–1 PM: Half-price sale & auction pickup

This is a cashless event — card or tap to pay only.

Also: The Textile Treasure Sale Silent Auction features a beautiful mix of vintage and international textiles, along with distinctive artist-made pieces and fiber art. Explore a curated selection of 40 exceptional textile treasures, chosen for their beauty, craftsmanship, history, and unique character.

These are the extra-special finds of the Textile Treasure Sale—one-of-a-kind objects with stories to tell and plenty of life left in them.

Bidding is open NOW and closes at 3PM, Saturday, October 10.