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BOTM New Pattern Release

01feb12:00 pm12:00 pmBOTM New Pattern ReleaseBlock of the Month Club

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The National Quilt Museum's Block of the Month program invites quilters from all walks of life to connect and engage while creating their own 12 block sampler modeled after some

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The National Quilt Museum’s Block of the Month program invites quilters from all walks of life to connect and engage while creating their own 12 block sampler modeled after some of the finest and most high profile fiber artistry in the world. Each month, participants will gain access to an exclusive pattern that represents an exhibit currently on display at The National Quilt Museum, challenging quilters of all levels to experiment with new techniques and expand their horizons as a modern quilter.

On the first of each month from April 2018 to March 2019, a new block pattern will be released on Facebook and the museum’s website.

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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm CST

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Junior Quilters The National Quilt Museum Classroom 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

04feb2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education

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The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30

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The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.

Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.

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(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST

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The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

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Contemporaneo - Contemporary The National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

18octAll Day28janContemporaneo - ContemporaryTraveling Exhibit

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A Joint Exhibit of Art Quilts from Brazil and the Contemporary Quilt Art Association See the unique styles represented by the artists in these two diverse cultures displayed side-by-side. For the past

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A Joint Exhibit of Art Quilts from Brazil and the Contemporary Quilt Art Association

See the unique styles represented by the artists in these two diverse cultures displayed side-by-side.

For the past 8 years CQA has been sending art quilts to the Patchwork Design show in Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeria, Brazil to be exhibited side by side with Brazil quilt artists. This exhibit gives United States veiwers a chance to see Brazil and US art quilts side by side. The Brazil artsts over the years explored the abstract with emphasis on adding depth with embellishments. While CQA artists created mainly abstract art quilts in early years, they have started moving towards abstract realism often with very little physical depth.

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October 18 (Friday) - January 28 (Tuesday)

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215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

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Jane Dunnewold: Inspired by the Masters The National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

08novAll Day15janJane Dunnewold: Inspired by the MastersCorner Gallery

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Jane combines rescued vintage needlework pieces and modern techniques to create vibrant collages inspired by paintings from famous artists. Each piece in the exhibition Inspired by the Masters is a complex

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Jane combines rescued vintage needlework pieces and modern techniques to create vibrant collages inspired by paintings from famous artists.

Each piece in the exhibition Inspired by the Masters is a complex combination of rescued vintage needlework pieces, including needlepoint, quilt blocks, Crewel embroidery, and punch needlework. The vintage pieces are collaged with hand dyed and printed fabrics, many of which were created to match or mimic the patterns of the original needlework. Each is backed with industrial Eco-felt and machine stitched/quilted.

Inspirations ranged from Matisse still life paintings, to the work of Frida Kahlo and Mary Cassatt; each intertwined with my experiences of vibrant color and pattern discovered on teaching travels around the world.

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November 8 (Friday) - January 15 (Wednesday)

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The National Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

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Quilts from the Social Justice Sewing Academy The National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

10janAll Day10marQuilts from the Social Justice Sewing Academy

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The Social Justice Sewing Academy (SJSA) is a youth education program that bridges artistic expression with activism to advocate for social justice. This exhibition features powerful imagery the students created

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The Social Justice Sewing Academy (SJSA) is a youth education program that bridges artistic expression with activism to advocate for social justice. This exhibition features powerful imagery the students created in cloth to tell their stories

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January 10 (Friday) - March 10 (Tuesday)

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215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

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School Block Challenge The National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

17janAll Day31marSchool Block Challenge

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School Block Challenge is an annual quilt block competition and exhibition, sponsored by Moda Fabrics, for children in grades K-12 nationwide. Moda generously provides three challenge fabrics that must be

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School Block Challenge is an annual quilt block competition and exhibition, sponsored by Moda Fabrics, for children in grades K-12 nationwide. Moda generously provides three challenge fabrics that must be included in every block entry. Students put their math skills & creativity to work in creating a quilt square of their own design. All entries are included in the exhibition. Becky Glasby is the coordinator

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January 17 (Friday) - March 31 (Tuesday)

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215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

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Stitched in All Sizes The National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

31janAll Day03marStitched in All Sizes

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A selection of quilts from the museum's collection showcasing artistry on both ends of the scale, from our smallest miniatures to our largest bed-sized quilts, and highlighting the connections between

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A selection of quilts from the museum’s collection showcasing artistry on both ends of the scale, from our smallest miniatures to our largest bed-sized quilts, and highlighting the connections between them. Laura Hendrickson is the curator.

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January 31 (Friday) - March 3 (Tuesday)

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215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky

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Located in a 27,000 square foot facility in historic downtown Paducah, Kentucky, the museum's three galleries feature exhibits of the finest quilt and fiber art in the world. The museum features three exhibit galleries. The museum's vibrant and breathtaking exhibits are rotated 8-10 times per year. The primary gallery features quilts from the museum's collection which includes over 600 works of art. The two other galleries feature unique and diverse traveling exhibits.

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Reminder: All Financial Donations before January 31st are matched!
Don't forget to show your support and donate to the National Quilt Museum! Mark Dunn with Moda Fabrics has agreed to match all donations to The National Quilt Museum made between December 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020. Your donation of any amount will be matched during this time. Please help us make the most of this opportunity by giving to the year-end matching…
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Block of the Month: January 2020
While attending UC Berkeley, Sara Trail created a quilt in memory of Trayvon Martin, and her love for sewing and passion for social justice intertwined. After graduating from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, she founded the Social Justice Sewing Academy (SJSA) to be a platform where youth create art that engages and educates communities. Through a series of…
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When the Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF) was founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts, its mission was to cover our nation’s military touched by war – that is, to cover them with quilts and honor their service. As of today, nearly 200,000 Quilts of Valor have been presented. The Quilts of Valor Foundation will present these quilts to veterans and…
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