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.
Current Exhibits
12julAll Day15octFreehand Patchwork by Danny AmazonasTraveling Exhibit
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Danny is internationally recognized for his unique artistry and amazing use of color. His eye-catching artwork incorporates thousands of pieces of fabric.
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Danny is internationally recognized for his unique artistry and amazing use of color. His eye-catching artwork incorporates thousands of pieces of fabric.
Time
July 12 (Friday) - October 15 (Tuesday)
Location
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
20sepAll Day05novPat Kroth: Not Just Fabric and ThreadCorner Gallery
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Nothing is off- limits in Pat Kroth's contemporary art quilts including, candy wrappers, vegetable bags, paperclips and more.
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Nothing is off- limits in Pat Kroth’s contemporary art quilts including, candy wrappers, vegetable bags, paperclips and more.
Time
September 20 (Friday) - November 5 (Tuesday)
Location
The National Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
11octAll Day14janQuilts of ValorTraveling Exhibit
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The Quilts of Valor organization honors the dedication and sacrifice of our military. This exhibit displays quilts honoring the men and women who served our country before they are presented
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The Quilts of Valor organization honors the dedication and sacrifice of our military. This exhibit displays quilts honoring the men and women who served our country before they are presented to veterans.
Time
October 11 (Friday) - January 14 (Tuesday)
Location
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.
Time
October 18 (Friday) - January 28 (Tuesday)
Location
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
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November
01nov12:00 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
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm CST
Location
BOTM Facebook Group
05nov2:30 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
07nov1:00 pm2:00 pmVolunteer MeetingInformation
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Meeting for current volunteers and those interested in helping at the museum.
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Meeting for current volunteers and those interested in helping at the museum.
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
28novAll DayCLOSED: In observance of ThanksgivingHours of Operation
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The museum will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
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The museum will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
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All Day (Thursday)
