As I mentioned in my previous post, we stopped at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky on our way home from North Carolina. I had heard about this museum, and, since it was not too far off our route, we decided to stop and check it out.
It did not disappoint, however I thought it would be larger and Gary thought it would be smaller, but it was just right.
This national museum displays, and collects, contemporary quilts…made within the last thirty years. There are no antique or restored quilts here.
In the main gallery there are several astonishing quilts to peruse. What craftsmanship…
What artistic ability…
What creativity…
We learned a few quilts are changed out every few weeks in the main gallery, so the exhibit is constantly changing.
There were various quilts on display. All lovely…
All intricate…
All interesting…
All spectacular…
All different…
There were temporary exhibits too, which were interesting and fun to see. One was an exhibit of quilts students K-12 had made, as their first attempt at quilting.
There was an exhibit of miniature quilts.
There were two temporary exhibits by two different textile artists.
Quilts are truly works of art. We both enjoyed this stop. It was worth our time to stretch our legs, relax, and enjoy exquisite artistry of quilt making.
