Themes and Variations in Judy Martin's Quilts
December 12, 2012 to March 11, 2013
Exploring a theme over time in quilts provides a look at how style matures. Judy Martin designs and pieces original quilts that are clearly influenced by traditional quilts but she also takes inspiration from her own previous quilts, with specific themes weaving through her work. Some of these themes were subjects of her books first, and they became enduring interests and hallmarks of her style.
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Mama T's Flower Garden,
Teresa Ward Marler
from Quilts of S.C. US
Quilts of the South Central US
January 17 to April 2, 2013
The National Quilt Museum invited members of quilt guilds in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas to submit quilts that represent their best work for a special juried exhibit titled Quilts of the South Central US. This exhibit highlights the work of quiltmakers who are the mainstream of quiltmaking today. "Encompassing, by C. Vance in the header design is part of this exhibit.
School Block Challenge
January 17 to April 2, 2013
See the creativity that children bring to quilting with our annual nationwide challenge. 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 are required to incorporate all three fabrics in their block.
New Quilts from an Old Favorite
March 14 to June 11, 2013
Each year this international contest organized by The National Quilt Museum challenges quiltmakers to create an innovative quilt based on a specific traditional pattern. Winners of the contest traditionally include quilts from many different U.S. states and several other countries. Quilts are selected for their excellence in design and techniques, their innovations, and their contributions to an exhibit showing the wide range of designs and styles the selected traditional pattern can inspire. This year's selected block is Jacob's Ladder: how did these quilters interpret it?
Antique Jacob's Ladder Quilts
March 14 to June 11, 2013
Quilting today is inspired by quilts of the past such as these.
Alexandra and Loeb
April 5 to July 9, 2013
The complex quilts of Emiko Toda Loeb are composed of Log Cabin blocks and are often two-sided. Regina Alexandra quilts reflect the spare sensibilities of the modern quilt movement. Each artist's quilts will open your eyes to new possibilities.
11th Quilt Japan
June 14 to September 9, 2013
Highlights of this international competition.
From the Pieces of a Nation: Civil War Period Quilts
July 12 to October 8, 2013
While the nation was being torn apart, quilts were still being made. See these historic quilts from Arlan & Pat Christ's collection.
Fibonacci7, by C. Fallert; 30 for 30 Exhibit
SAQA Seasonal Palette
September 12 to December 3, 2013
Stunningly gorgeous celebration of the seasons from the Studio Art Quilt Associates.
Two Approaches: Now & the Future of Quilting
October 11, 2013 to January 14, 2014
Exploring the works of modern quilt maker Denyse Schmidt and innovative quilt artist Marianne Burr.
Thirty Quilts for Thirty Years: Caryl Bryer Fallert
December 6, 2013 to March 11, 2014
Caryl Bryer Fallert is celebrating 30 years of making innovative quilts by creating 30 new works that will be featured in this exhibit. |
Paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism. 