In the tasteful elegance of the refurbished historic structure, the skill and artistry of the craft shines.

More than 30 quilts are displayed throughout what was once the J.C. Penney building on the south side of the Winterset town square in the Iowa Quilt Museum, the area’s latest attraction.

The museum officially opened in June to rave reviews and a steady stream of local and tourist traffic.

The Iowa Quilt Museum springs from Winterset’s rich history in the world of quilting. Quilting icons Marian Fons and...