During Quilt Week, Mary Fons takes a moment to "fan girl" over finally getting to see "Corona II: Solar Eclipse" by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry in person! Mary visitied the museum with Quiltfolk magazine to learn more about our youth education programs. Her mother, Maryanne Fons, has a quilt in the museum's collection.
Mary Fons is a writer, quilter, editor and lecturer with experience creating original content across a variety of media.
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11octAll Day14janQuilts of ValorTraveling Exhibit
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
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.
October 11 (Friday) - January 14 (Tuesday)
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
18octAll Day28janContemporaneo - ContemporaryTraveling Exhibit
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.
October 18 (Friday) - January 28 (Tuesday)
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
08novAll Day07janJane Dunnewold: Inspired by the MastersCorner Gallery
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.
November 8 (Friday) - January 7 (Tuesday)
The National Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
November
28novAll DayCLOSED: In observance of ThanksgivingHours of Operation
The museum will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
The museum will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
All Day (Thursday)
December
01dec12:00 pm12:00 pmBOTM New Pattern ReleaseBlock of the Month Club
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.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm CST
BOTM Facebook Group
03dec2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
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
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.
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
05dec1:00 pm2:00 pmVolunteer Appreciation ReceptionAnnual Reception
Annual appreciation lunch for current volunteers.
Annual appreciation lunch for current volunteers.
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
24decAll DayCLOSED: In observance of Christmas EveHours of Operation
The museum will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The museum will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
All Day (Tuesday)
25decAll DayCLOSED: In observance of Christmas DayHours of Operation
The museum will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The museum will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
All Day (Wednesday)
