The National Quilt Museum

What happens when a ghost visits The National Quilt Museum? They become a quilty ghost! #HappyHalloween #ghostchallenge #quiltyghost youtube.com/shorts/E66BVZr…

⭐️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 Be sure to click subscribe on our YTchannel to stay connected! #quilting

Come visit the museum and explore quilts inspired by nature as interpreted by quilters from Chile Quilting & TASO (TExtile Artists of SE Ohio) "Calas de Valdivia/ Calla Lilies from Valdivia" by Pilar Donoso #quilt #quilting #flowers #art #quiltart #nationalquiltmuseum

“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

We’ve had several school groups visit this week! 6 grade journalism from Paducah & Trigg Co. high-schoolers Many were first time visitors to NQM. They encountered quilts from around the world on guided tours through the galleries & created fused art cards. #ArtsEd #museums #quilt

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

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

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

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

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

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! tripstodiscover.com/weekend-getawa… #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 vmcgregor@quiltmuseum.org.

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