By Megan Lam
Arts and culture play an important role in daily life, and it is no exception in Edmonds. The city has always celebrated art and artists throughout its history—from Coast Salish traditional art and mid-century art movements to present-day homecrafters. The museum showcases a rotating art exhibition on its lower floor, featuring various forms of art from different eras.
The current exhibition features fiber art, a vibrant medium that tells stories through colorful threads, yarn, and fabric in a multitude of materials. The museum displays a wide range of fiber works, from those made a hundred years ago to those crafted today, reflecting the growth of Edmonds’ sewing culture. This growth was influenced by the rise of sewing guilds in the mid-1990s and by traditions like giving quilts as charitable acts. Works by minority artists are included in the rotation, highlighting the diverse cultures that have lived in Edmonds.
Next to the display are interactive activities, including touch interactive with Victorian-era fabrics and a kid-friendly weaving station where all can be inspired and experience handcrafting. This display is curated in March 2026 as a part of the Edmonds Historical Museum’s new exhibit update.
