10/08/2026
For Nashville Design Week’s 10th year, we designed the Home Grown identity around the tradition of people gathering to make something together. We were inspired by quilting bees and, in particular, the Dutch Tulip quilt by Frances Mary “Fannie” Powers, which opened up a world of pattern and textures.
Tennessee’s quilting history is much bigger than the threads we pulled on. If you want to go deeper, we encourage you to explore the work of Josie Covington, Lillian Beattie, and the quilters of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Learn more about our process and inspiration “About the Design” at calendar.nashvilledesignweek.org.