The National Quilt Museum promotes the work of today's quilters through exhibits, education programs, preservation, and advocacy efforts.
The museum is committed to the effective care of all quilts so they can be enjoyed by future generations. As part of our effort to educate museums, organizations, and individuals on effective quilt care, we have established the
National Quilt Museum Certified Partner Program
Organizations that become National Quilt Museum Certified Partners have agreed to follow our guidelines in the following areas:
- Quilt Storage
- Quilt Shipping
- Quilt Exhibition
- Quilt Documentation
- Quilt Handling
- And Overall Quilt Preservation.
You will know that an organization is a National Quilt Museum Certified Partner if they have the following badge on their website, social media pages, or print materials. Only Certified Partners are authorized to use the badge.
For information on becoming a National Quilt Museum Certified Partner,
please contact Museum Registrar, Laura Hendrickson at 270-442-8856 for details.
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Current Exhibits
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.
Time
October 18 (Friday) - January 28 (Tuesday)
Location
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.
Time
November 8 (Friday) - January 15 (Wednesday)
Location
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
Time
January 10 (Friday) - March 10 (Tuesday)
Location
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
Time
January 17 (Friday) - March 31 (Tuesday)
Location
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.
Time
January 31 (Friday) - March 3 (Tuesday)
Location
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
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Calendar of Events
February
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.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm CST
Location
BOTM Facebook Group
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
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