To honor today’s quilter & inspire future quilters w/exceptional exhibitions, education & programming. Located in downtown Paducah, KY - a UNESCO Creative City.
Paducah, KY
Joined July 2009
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What happens when a ghost visits The National Quilt Museum?
They become a quilty ghost!
#HappyHalloween #ghostchallenge #quiltyghost
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⭐️We'll be OPEN10- 5 Tuesday, July 4. Plan some time to stop in the museum and see the quilts first!
⭐️McCracken co residents-don't forget we offer FREE admission on Mondays!
Quilt: "...and Our Flag was Still There" by Melinda Bula
#paducahlife #paducahcreativecity #fourthofjuly
Celebrate #InternationalMuseumDay with us!
Did you know you can view our #NQMCollection on our new website?! Explore NQM from home- deep dive into the artists, view online exhibits w/our page on @googlearts, or skim through each #quilt.
Check it out: quiltmuseum.org/collection/
New Look. New Site. Same Passion!
We thought it was time to update our logo & website, but nothing has changed in regards to our passion for celebrating extraordinary quilts from the US & around the world.
Check out our new site: quiltmuseum.org/
Hello #QuiltWeek! We're open extra hours this week & have a lineup of special events to celebrate all things Quilting in Paducah!
Check it out on our website: quiltmuseum.org/quiltweek/
#paducahcreativecity @AmericanQuilter #quiltweekpaducah #nationalquiltmuseum #quilt
Special loan through May 5:
"Black Star Family, First Class Tickets to Liberia" by #quilting artist @BisaButler!
You have to see this one in person.
Courtesy of an anonymous loan
#nationalquiltmuseum #art #quiltweek
We talked with artists from Chile & Ohio who are part of the "Flora, Fauna & Landscape" exhibition! Hear directly from the artists about their pieces in this video
Watch: youtu.be/ZKS_Kpu7TX4
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#quilting
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game!” by Paxton Masthay, KY
K-4 Grade
“During my time of construction I used lots of purple thread. My hardest time was doing the letters. I did Play by hand, and Ball by
machine.”
#schoolblockchallenge #openingday #baseball #youthart #quilt
Members of TASO - Textile Artist of Southeastern Ohio- visited recently to take in their pieces hanging in “Flora, Fauna, & Landscape/Paisaje.” 1/3
“Ode to the Sassafras/Oda al Sasafrás” by Mary Roediger
#quilting #quiltart #textileart
This is a collaborative exhibition featuring works from TASO and members of Chile Quilting! Quilters making global connections through creativity. 2/3
“Polar Bear in the Blackberry Brambles/Oso Polar entre las Zarzas Moras” by Danette Pratt
#quilting #quiltart #textileart
Plan your visit before May 2, 2023 to see this collaborative show in person and be inspired by new perspectives! 3/3
“What Do You See? Forest Bathing Series No. 5/ Qué Ves? Baño de Bosque Serie No. 5” by Teresa Fair-Winning
#quilting #quiltart #textileart
Young quilters are bringing their families to see their quilt blocks on exhibit as part of the #SchoolBlockChallenge 2023. Seeing their smiles as they enter the galleries is what we love most!
5-8 Grader: Baylee Hutchason, IN, “Whirlwind” (top block)
#youthart #quilting #quilt
It’s always a treat to meet a quilt artist in person and hear a little about their process.
5-8 Grader: Samantha Small, WI, “4-H Fun”
#schoolblockchallenge #youthart #quilting #quilt #4H
Looking for a new place to visit? Paducah makes the list of '16 Best Weekend Getaways in Kentucky!" We've got quilts, river walks, unique local restaurants, music & shopping - can't wait to welcome you here!
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#travelKY #paducahky #paducah
Spring is popping up in the galleries!
"Tree of Life: Spring" by Jane Sassaman greets visitors as they walk in and has us thinking of warmer weather & growing gardens. Be sure to plan your visit and take in the season.
#Spring #quilt #quiltart #happyspring
We're Hiring a Part-Time Guest Services position!
Direct all resumes and inquiries to Vicki at [email protected].
Hop into #WorldFrogDay with a couple of our #SchoolBlockChallenge entries!
“Into the Forest” by Victoria Paige, IN
5-8 Grade Category
“Nelson’s Beautiful Day” by Ariel Reyes & Rebecca Soe, TX
9-12 Grade Category
#youthart #frog #quilting #quiltart #art #quiltblock
The galleries are bursting with color right now - especially in the @KaffeFassettStu exhibit "85 & Fabulous" from FreeSpirit Fabrics!
Here's "Rosita Zig Zag" by Kaffe Fassett - showcasing how a simple striped fabric can become a complex and exciting quilt design!
#quilt #stripes
