Past Exhibits
| Quilting Reinvented: Longarm Quilters of the 21st Century | |||||||||
On Exhibit October 7, 2011 to January 17, 2012
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"Birds In Paradise" by Linda Taylor This exhibit is sponsored by AT&T The Real Yellow Pages. |
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| In Search of Balance - curated by Gerald Roy | |||||||||
On Exhibit September 8 to December 6, 2011 Here a few of the quilts from that exhibit |
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| The Chicago School of Fusing with Guest Artist Susan Else | |||||||||
On exhibit at The National Quilt Museum This exhibit showcases vibrant quilts as well as whimsical and engaging 3-D quilt cloth objects. The Chicago School of Fusing takes the art of quilting and fusing to the next level with both skill and humor as they work to foster a deeper respect for fusing.
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"Fiesta Del Mar I" by Anne Lullie |
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"Autobiography" by Susan Else
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| The Nature of Design | |||||||||
On Exhibit June 8 to September 5
Sea Shells by Velda Newman |
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Australian quilter, Cynthia Morgan spoke with visitors June 8th about her work in The Nature of Design Exhibit. She and her husband, John, talked about her inspiration for each work of art. Velda Newman, the other artist featured will be in the gallery for a meet and greet Wednesday, August 3rd from 2:30 - 4:30. Be sure to stop in and meet her! Check out the new video featuring Cynthia Morgan shot yesterday during her visit to the Museum. Thanks to Steve Hecklinger and Captured Visuals for the work he did in creating the video! check it out. http://youtu.be/hFXsLh01dGo Here are the photos from Cynthia's meet and greet in June.
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| Celebration! (SAQA) | |||||||||
| On Exhibit April 7 to July 12 |
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| New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2011:Orange Peel | |||||||||
On Exhibit March 10 to June 5, 2011 Nearly everyone remembers sleeping under a quilt made by their mother or grandmother, and many of those quilts were made from time-honored traditional quilt designs. Today’s quiltmakers were challenged by the National Quilt Museum to create original quilts based on the classic Orange Peel block pattern. Quilters from 14 U.S. states and Canada modified the Orange Peel design in imaginative ways, providing a wonderful look at the skills, techniques and creativity of today's quiltmakers. Support for the contest is provided by Fairfield Processing Corporation, Janome America, Incorporated, and Clover Needlecraft Inc.. Click here for more images and information... |
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| The Color Orange: Antique Quilts from the Pilgrim Roy Collection | |||||||||
On Exhibit March 10 to June 5, 2011 Cheddar and chrome orange electrified quilts in the 19th and early 20th centuries. See how quiltmakers of the past used these colors in their quilts. Curated by Gerald Roy. Click here for more images and information... |
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| School Block Challenge | |||||||||
School Block ChallengeSponsored by MODA Fabrics, School Block Challenge is a yearly contest for children. Participating schools, youth groups and parents are given packets with three fabrics from MODA, and students are required to incorporate all three fabrics in their block. Entries may be created by individual students and small groups. Quilters often assist the students as their projects develop. The blocks are judged in categories of K - 4th grades, 5th - 8th grades and 9th - 12th grades. A grand prize award is given to the overall outstanding quilt block.
An exhibition of all quilt blocks will be on exhibit at The National Quilt Museum. A narrative about each block's design and development submitted by the students is also exhibited. A kick-off reception for the exhibit is held in late January to recognize the winners and all the participants. Local residents and media are always invited to meet these amazing quilters and learn more about School Block Challenge. Sponsored by:
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| Quilts of the Rocky Mountain West | |||||||||
On Exhibit February 25 to April 4, 2011 The best of the core of American quiltmaking from Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Last year The National Quilt Museum invited members of quilt guilds in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to submit quilts that represent their best work for a special juried exhibit titled Quilts of the Rocky Mountain West. This exhibit will highlight the work of quiltmakers who are the mainstream of quiltmaking today, and will open here at the National Quilt Museum February 25, 2011 and close April 4, 2011. Essentially this exhibit asks, "Who is the American quilter?" She- or he- is one of 27 million Americans who call quiltmaking a pastime, a hobby, a passion, or a necessity. Many, if not most, of these quilters belong to a quilt guild. Membership in a quilt guild provides friendship, education, support, and a framework for community service for the individual quilter. If you are a quilter and move to a new community, the quickest way to make friends is to join a local quilt guild. The 19 quilts in this exhibit include hand- and machine-pieced and quilted work; the machine quilting includes both regular and long-arm work. The quiltmakers were eager to learn new techniques and try new materials. Some of the quilts reflect a love of community and nature or are tributes to people and places. There is a real sense of the west in all the quilts. We see a love of the art of quilting, and a sense of accomplishment and beauty throughout the exhibit. The National Quilt Museum is a non-profit institution established to educate the local, national, and international public about the art, history, and heritage of quilt making, including the diversity of quilts and their makers. This exhibit is supported in part by the Kentucky Arts Council and AT&T Yellow Pages. Judy Schwender Quiltmakers in this exhibit: America the Beautiful by Sharon L. Schlotzhauer
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 "Canyon Shadows" byLexie Foster Denver, CO
"POTTERY SHARDS" by Julie Stamper |
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| River Quilts featuring The Everchanging River | |||||||||
| On exhibit December 9, 2010 - March 7, 2011
What is a river? More than 30 quilters were asked this question and given a piece of river fabric along with the entrance and exit points. All their quilts are hung side by side to create a 49 foot river. Twenty-two additional river-themed quilts by noted quilt artists round out the exhibit. Fiber artists in this exhibit include:
Several of the Fiber Artist in front of their panels in The Everchanging River during their visit, Saturday December 11, 2010. Everchanging River Artists:
AT&T helps support The National Quilt Museum by being the Sponsor of "River Quilts featuring The Everchanging River"
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 Rosemary Claus-Gray with her 1999 quilt, "Peace" in the River Quilt Exhibit, running now through March 7, 2011. This work was inspired by a photo she took one morning of the Current River in Doniphan, MO. Starting with help and instruction from Ruth McDowell, Rosemary has evolved her style. |
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| Contemporary Broderie Perse | |||||||||
On exhibit November 19, 2010 - February 15, 2011 Broderie perse, or cut-out chintz appliqué, is a technique that few contemporary quilters attempt. Combining collage, fine appliqué, and fine quilting, broderie perse presents a high point in the art of quilting and deserves the admiration and attention of all who appreciate fine needlework. The technique emerged in the late eighteenth century when chintz fabrics were very expensive and only the very wealthy could afford whole cloth bed coverings made from large pieces of chintz. By cutting motifs out of a small amount of fabric, the quilter could rearrange them onto a large field of inexpensive plain cotton to imitate the designs on larger fabrics. Plain cream or white fields filled by fine quilting surrounded the trees, floral sprays, wreaths, urns, birds, and baskets appliquéd with tiny whip, herringbone, buttonhole, or reverse buttonhole stitches. The style, which was very popular in the Middle Atlantic States and the South into the 1840s, largely disappeared after the 1850s. This exhibition presents a group of contemporary quilts made in the traditional broderie perse style by sixteen contemporary artists in order to familiarize today’s quilting population with broderie perse and its history. Anita Loscalzo, Curator
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| The Machine Age of Quilting | |||||||||
On exhibit September 1 - December 6, 2010 From the treadle to the computerized wonders of today, sewing machines forever changed the face of quiltmaking. This exhibit of quilts from the collection of Pat Holly and Sue Nickels shows how quilters have utilized sewing machines from the 1840s to the present with stunning results.  Visitors enjoy the Machine Age of Quilting Exhibit  The exhibit includes antique sewing machines and petticoat.  PICKLE DISH/ INDIAN WEDDING RING Unknown maker 54" x 90" The quilt is machine quilted in an overall wave and loop design with white thread that is possibly free-motion work. Nice collection of scrappy prints and the machine quilting is well done. |
 Visitors admire the antique sewing machines.  PASTEL LONE STAR Unknown maker South Kansas c. 1930 75" x 75" A binding of white fabric is added, brought to the back and machine stitched with white thread. Machine quilting is done with white thread. The diamond shapes that make the center star are machine stitched in the ditch, as are the eight-pointed stars in the outer corners. The corner squares and triangles around the large star are quilted with a floral motif. The borders are quilted with waves, loops and flower designs. These areas are separated by wavy lines. This is a lovely example of this type of quilt and the quilting designs are a nice addition. |
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| A Horse's Tale | |||||||||
| On Exhibit August 13 - November 16, 2010
Kentucky will host the World Equestrian Games in 2010, the first time the games have been held outside of Europe. In keeping with this event the National Quilt Museum is holding a juried exhibit of quilts about and/or depicting horses in early fall of 2010. Special guest artist for this exhibit will be Shirley P. Kelly of Colden, NY. The National Quilt Museum's "A Horse's Tale" exhibit is sure to delight horse lovers and quilt lovers alike. The exhibit features 23 quilts, including 6 from Kentucky. The quilt, "Xela Wins at Keeneland," was made by Paducah's Lowertown artist, Deb Lyons and portrays Xela, a winning horse from the Mother's Day 2008 race at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. At the time of this win, Xela was trained by Jake Secor, son of Patience Renzulli, who, with her artist husband Bill, also owns a gallery in Lowertown in Paducah. "Horse Show Memories" by Nancy Turner of Cadiz, KY is made up of some of the many ribbons won by Emily Champion who began showing horses at the age of 4. "Yellow Rose" by Shirley Gentry of Carlisle, KY is the costume worn by Annie, a horse used at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH), a program located at the Kentucky Horse Park for those with special needs. "Dancing With A Star" by Terry Bratfish of Georgetown, KY was inspired by the Grand Prix Freestyle performance of USDF medalist Pam Fowler Grace and her dance partner 'Star in Stripes'. "Running Free" by Jan Darnell of Taylorsville, KY depicts horses running in an open field. "Forever Faithful, in Dark of Night and Wind and Rain" by Kathy Griffin Johnson, Stamping Ground, KY is a tribute to the ever faithful horse. The exhibit also features 14 works from guest artist Shirley P. Kelly of Colden, NY who is internationally recognized for her quilts depicting horses and other animals. "In 2008, we at The National Quilt Museum learned that the World Equestrian Games would be held in Kentucky in the fall of 2010. This was exciting news!" Said Judy Schwender, Curator and Registrar of The National Quilt Museum. "We had been considering a horse-themed quilt exhibit for quite some time. So, in keeping with the World Equestrian Games, we decided to mount an exhibition of horse-themed quilts during the same time period." |
 "Dancing with a Star" by Terry Bratfish of Georgetown, KY was inspired by the Grand Prix Freestyle performance of USDF medalist Pam Fowler Grace and her dance partner 'Star in Stripes'.  "Xela Wins at Keeneland, by Deb Lyons |
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| "VIBRATIONS": Color Resonance in Antique Quilts | |||||||||
| On exhibit July 9 - August 31, 2010
"VIBRATIONS": Color Resonance in Antique Quilts 19th and Early 20th Century Amish, Mennonite, and Main Stream Quilts from the Pilgrim / Roy Collection These antique quilts demonstrate a type of color activity called "color vibration." It was not until years after these quilts were made that the fine art community began to understand and accept this kind of color usage. German artist Joseph Albers, who came to the U.S. during World War II, began experimenting and theorizing with what he called "interaction of color." These theories revolutionized the use of contemporary color in both the fine and applied arts. In this exhibition we see how quilt makers recognized and achieved great success with interaction of color and specifically color vibration many years before Albers' theories were published. This exhibit is guest curated by Gerald E. Roy and features Amish, Mennonite, and mainstream quilts selected from the Pilgrim/Roy Collection. The quilts have been specifically chosen because of their dynamic use of color that is not usually associated with the 19th century. Unlike the use of dark, medium and light in traditional quilts, these employ close values creating a heightened sense of color activity by eliminating strong value contrast. These quilts stimulate the eyes and the senses with atmosphere and excitement. Vibration is a technical term that applies to this kind of color activity. Here the visual aspects of the quilts are more essential than the technical but in most cases the technique is also an important part of the appeal. The quilts in the exhibit include wool, cotton, and silk. Also, there may be an occasional deviation from the late 19th century time period; there are a few early 20th century quilts that I was not able to ignore. Gerald E. Roy Pilgrim/Roy Antique Quilt Collection Warner, New Hampshire  AMISH FRAMED CENTER DIAMOND ON POINT Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1925 |
 Center Medallion Tied Comforter c 1890 Missouri, Wool & Cotton, On loan curtesy of Pilgrim/Roy Collection    |
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| SAQA@20: Art & Excellence | |||||||||
| On exhibit May 28 - July 6, 2010 Studio Art Quilt Associates have reached the 20 year milestone. This exhibit features works by Pamela Allen, Noriko Endo, Barbara McKie, Joan Sowada, Laura Wasilowski and 30 other innovative quiltmakers who have grown the world of the art quilt. |
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| New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Sunflower | |||||||||
| On exhibit March 19 - June 15, 2010 Each year this international contest organized by The National Quilt Museum challenges quiltmakers to create an innovative quilt based on a specific traditional pattern. An exhibit of the winners opens at the museum and then travels for one year. The opening exhibit is unique as it combines these contemporary art quilts with antique quilts of the same pattern. Sponsored by Clover, Janome and Moda. For more information on this contest- past, present and future- as well as 2011 submission guidelines, click here.  |
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| Imagine Hope | |||||||||
| April 9 - May 25, 2010
An exhibit on social change featuring the work of Hollis Chatelain. Supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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| School Block Challenge | |||||||||
| February 5 - April 6, 2010
Sponsored by Moda Fabrics, School Block Challenge is a yearly contest for children. Participating schools, youth groups and parents are given packets with three fabrics from Moda, and students were required to incorporate all three fabrics in their block. |
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| Quilts of the Coastal South | |||||||||
| February 5 - April 6, 2010 The National Quilt Museum invited members of guilds in the region comprised of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi to submit quilts that represent their best work for inclusion in a juried exhibit. Quilts of the Coastal South highlighted the work of quiltmakers who are the mainstream of quiltmaking today. |
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| A Family of Quilts | |||||||||
| December 18, 2009 – March 16, 2010 Grandmother to mother, mother to daughter: this exhibit showed how some quilters learn the art. Visitors traveled through this multi-generational quilt exhibit and discovered how a craft is communicated through time. |
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| Quilts with a Kick | |||||||||
November 13, 2009 – February 2, 2010
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| Quiltmaking that Saw U.S. through the War Years 1941-1945 | |||||||||
October 9 – December 15, 2009 Quilts have been created during wartime to express support for the troops, to raise money for the cause, and to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Between 1941 – 1945, women were busy working in the defense industries, planting Victory Gardens and keeping the home fires burning. Newspaper articles from the War years report women were quilting in record numbers. These quilts made while their sons, husbands, brothers and loved ones were on the battlefront, have been packed away in attics and trunks for 60 years. As the members of “The Greatest Generation” continue to pass, their children- the Baby Boomers- are bringing these quilts into the market place. For more information on Sue Reich, visit SueReichQuilts.com. |
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| Masters: Art Quilt | |||||||||
| August 13 - November 10, 2009 Curated by Martha Sielman Within the art quilt world there are artists who have soared with the medium, fully realizing their visions and developed bodies of work over the years. These are the recognized masters of the art quilt. For more information on Martha Seilman and the Studio Art Quilt Associates, visit one of the following sites: MarthaSeilman.com SAQA.com Sponsored by the American Quilter's Society and AT&T Real Yellow Pages. |
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| Quilted Wonders: Fabric or Wood? | |||||||||
| July 10 - October 6, 2009
Hand-carved wooden quilts by artists Fraser Smith and Fay Jean Hooker combined with antique fabric quilts from the collection of Gerald E. Roy to create an unbelievable exhibit. From the "stitch dents" to the "fabric folds", you could not tell which were fabric and which were wooden! For more information on these artists, visit one of the following sites: GoFraser.com FayJeanHooker.com PilgrimRoy.com |
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| European Art Quilts V | |||||||||
| May 22 - August 10, 2009
Representing the best art quilters from across Europe, this exhibit was meant to initiate discussions on current affairs around the world. The ingredients for these quilts include materials determined by the availability and traditions in the different countries. The artists used different materials to express their feelings on a variety of themes. Organized by the European Art Quilt Foundation and juried by an international panel, this biannual exhibit was established on private initiative to promote art quilting as a form of modern art. One of the aims of the Foundation is to provide a platform for interesting discussions. The exhibition traveled around the world to museum and gallery venues in Korea, the Netherlands, USA, Denmark and Germany. |
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| New Winds from Asia | |||||||||
| April 10 - July 7, 2009
The multi-cultural New Winds from Asia quilt exhibit blew in for its only scheduled exhibit in the United States. New winds are blowing from four countries: China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Each is equally proud of its deep history, cultures and traditions. Women in each country use thread and fabric to produce quilts expressing their artistic abilities which have been ripened and handed to the 21st century. "Now Asia is cool. 'ASIA'. We'd like to spread the quiet, strong and beautiful 'NEW WINDS' to the world," exhibit curator Naomi Ichikawa stated. Ichikawa is also the chief editor of Patchwork Quilt Tsushin, a major quilt publication in the Asian market. New Winds from Asia features 31 leading quilters in China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Each quilt will bring its own ethnic aesthetic feelings, shape preferences, perfection of needlework and spirituality which have come down since ancient times. Now fresh winds are blowing from Asia. |
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| Best of Show: 25 Years of Quilting Excellence | |||||||||
| April 3 - July 6, 2009
The 25th Anniversary of the American Quilter's Society Show and Contest was celebrated with the exhibit Best of Show: 25 Years of Quilting Excellence. The best of show winners from the past 25 years gave a window to the styles and techniques popular during the past quarter of century. The best of show is a purchase award, meaning the prize money is awarded when the quilter donates the quilt to The National Quilt Museum. While acceptance of a quilt into the Museum's Collection is a great honor, some quilters choose to keep their quilt and decline the prize money. The National Quilt Museum is proud to have all 24 past winners included in this exhibit. |
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| New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2009: Burgoyne Surrounded | |||||||||
| March 13 - May 19, 2009
The extraordinary finalists from the Museum's annual contest that challenges quilters to put a new spin on a traditional block. Accompanied by Simply Squares and Rectangles, inspirational Burgoyne Surrounded quilts from the past. Sponsored by Clover, Fairfield and Janome. Click here for 2009 contest winners and more information. |
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| New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2008: Sawtooth | |||||||||
| March 28- June 12, 2008 Extraordinary finalists from the annual contest challenging quilters for a new spin on a traditional block. Accompanied by antique sawtooth quilts. Sponsored by Clover, Fairfield & Janome Click here for 2008 contest winners and more information. |
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| Expressions: The Art Quilt | |||||||||
| April 12 - July 8, 2008 Innovative works demonstrating the unique methods quilting today. Juried exhibit curated by Ricky Tims. |
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| Quilt National '07 | |||||||||
| June 15 - August 15, 2008 Demonstration of the transformation in the world of quilting; carries the definition of quilting far beyond its traditional parameters. From the Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center, Athens, OH. |
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| Quilt Japan | |||||||||
| July 11 - October 7, 2008 Quilt talent and beauty from the biggest quilting contest in Japan. 9th quilt Japan was held by the Japan Handicraft Instructors' Association with support from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Tech. |
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| Eyecatchers | |||||||||
| October 10, 2008 - January 13, 2009 Quilts from the Barbara & Robert Hunter Collection showed the various designs fabrics and techniques found in one private collection. |
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| On a Grand Scale: Quilts by Steen Hougs, Inge Mardal & Eleanor McCain | |||||||||
| August 16 - November 2008 Visions in large scale abounded, taking the viewer inside the piece and the artists' worlds. |
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| Quilts by Suzanne Marshall and Linda Roy | |||||||||
| November 8, 2008 - February 3, 2009 Featured the artistry and expertise of two of the best quilters in the world. |
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The work of fiber artists, Frieda Anderson, Melody Johnson, Anne Lullie, Emily Parson, Judy Coates Perez, Jane Sassaman and Laura Wasilowski from the Chicago School of Fusing will be showcased along with the three-dimensional mixed-media objects and sculptures of guest artist Susan Else. 
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