On the heels of our feature on Olympic Champion TOM DALEY who goes one stage with his passion for knitting and has designed a range of knit Speedos for Adidas, comes news that 5-time Tony Winner Harvey Fierstein is about to share his hobby with the world. The iconic Fierstein, who gave the world TORCH SONG TRILOGY, one of the very best musicals that Broadway has ever seen, loves to spend his time away from the stage and screen making Quilts. Now, for the very first time ever, they are going on display in an Exhibit in his hometown of Ridgefield, Connecticut. “You Made That? The Quilting Adventures of Harvey Fierstein” will be on view to the public at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27 from 11 AM – 5 PM, with timed tickets on sale now.
A forty-year resident of Ridgefield, Harvey began dabbling in quilt-making after watching craft shows on HGTV. With his theatrical exploits curtailed during the COVID crisis, Fierstein used that solitary time to further explore the possibilities of quilting – gifting his output to familiars and donating many more to raise money for various charities. A longtime quilter, Fierstein has often turned to his theatrical circle for inspiration, making quilts to honor late friends Chita Rivera and Gavin Creel, as well as his career-long association with the art form of drag.
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Raffle tickets $20 each. Click here to purchase. Drawing will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7 PM at Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, 152 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Ticket holders need not be present to win. |
But wait there’s more . The Museum is actually rafflimg one of his Quilts off!!!
Plus there’s Merch (isnt there always)
This sturdy canvas tote bag features the “Family Portrait” quilt on the front and Harvey’s signature on the back.
Tote bags $35 each. Click here to purchase.
