QuiltWeek | April 2019
Welcome Quilters!
Quilt Week Exhibits
New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Oak Leaf and Reel
Finalists and winners from the New Quilts from an Old Favorite competition’s Oak Leaf & Reel theme.
Stories of West Africa by Hollis Chatelain
Hollis’ personal interpretation of everyday life in West Africa, portraying the rich African culture and the strong sense of community and family unity.
Love Stories
Special Exhibit: In Southeastern China, Lanjiaxie became a special textile for marriage. The patterns used indicate the desire for love and a better life. Curated by Qin Zhang.
Lise Bélanger: Behind the Seams
CORNER GALLERY: This Canadian artist followed her passion for sewing into making colorful textile art paintings.
"Two of Us" by Pat Holly and Sue Nickels
Museum Collections
Selections from the museum's collections of over 600 full-size and miniature quilts will be exhibited in the center gallery.
Only Two Blocks from the Show!
215 Jefferson Street (at Third Street)
Free Shuttle Service Available
QuiltWeek Events @ The Museum
Quilting Demonstrations
Tuesday-Saturday 9AM - 4PM
George and Virginia Siciliano demonstrate their unique quilting techniques.
Ann Hazelwood Book Signing
Friday 10AM - Noon
Author Ann Hazelwood will meet fans and sign her books.
Meet the NQOF Artists
Friday Noon-1:30PM
Artists from the New Quilts from an Old Favorite competition will sign the exhibit’s gallery guide.
Lise Bélanger Artist Talk
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10AM
Thursday and Friday 2PM
Featured Corner Gallery quilter Lise Bélanger will present a 30-minute Artist Talk about her work.
Don't Miss Out!
Silent Auction @ the Convention Center
The silent auction supports the Museum with donated quilts and supplies. Bidding and buy-it-now pricing on a variety of different lots.
| Wednesday, April 24 | 10AM - 3PM (bidding ends at 2:30) | Silent Auction |
Live Auction
Live Auction @ the Convention Center (Eisenhower Room)
A live auction Thursday night supports the museum with donated quilts and supplies. Online bidding is available approximately two weeks prior to the event
| Thursday, April 25 | 10AM - 4PM | Live Auction Preview |
| Thursday, April 25 | 6-8PM | Live Auction |
Museum Hours
| Monday, April 22 | 10AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday, April 23 | 10AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday, April 24 | 8AM - 10PM |
| Thursday, April 25 | 8AM - 10PM |
| Friday, April 26 | 8AM - 6PM |
| Saturday, April 27 | 8AM - 5PM |
Gift Shop
Open during museum hours with exclusive items and unique art gifts. The shop also carries quilting supplies including Aurifil thread and pre-cut Moda fabrics. Friends of the Museum members save 20% on their purchase.
The National Quilt Museum is a (501)c3 non-profit funded through the generosity of quilters like you!