The National Quilt Museum

The National Quilt Museum To honor today’s quilter & inspire future quilters w/exceptional exhibitions, education & programming.
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We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Paducah, Ky funded in part by the Kentucky Arts Council. The museum provides national-class cultural services to diverse communities, both near and far, through exhibitions, educational programs, support of artists, and tourism development. NQM is located in downtown Paducah, Kentucky; a UNESCO Creative City for Craft & Folk Art. The museum features three g

alleries of art that rotate throughout the year in a 27,000 square foot facility. In an average year, the museum is visited by art lovers from 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. An eight-time TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner and a 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Winner. The museum has been mentioned in hundreds of online and offline publications including USA Today, Southern Living, and Kentucky Living. "The Museum is a Revelation..." ~Garden & Gun Magazine, April-May 2022

The National Quilt Museum is funded in part by The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports The National Quilt Museum with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ready, set, sew! 🧵Our annual Quilt Camps kicked off this week, offering kids ages 7-17 the opportunity to learn how to q...
06/08/2026

Ready, set, sew! 🧵

Our annual Quilt Camps kicked off this week, offering kids ages 7-17 the opportunity to learn how to quilt, which, as many of you know, also teaches them technical skills, creativity, math, problem solving, patience and, as demonstrated here, attention to detail. This week these kids in Beginner I and II will work on basics like machine piecing, ironing and finishing the quilt.

So amazing to see these young quilters pick their fabrics, plan their blocks and get going on the machines. Stay tuned. Later in the week we'll share their finished quilts! 🤩

🐍 Why a “Space Snake?”According to Tula Pink, it wasn't originally a snake slithering through the cosmos — but then she ...
06/05/2026

🐍 Why a “Space Snake?”

According to Tula Pink, it wasn't originally a snake slithering through the cosmos — but then she added stars, a moon and Saturn because "anything is 10% cooler in space."

Honestly, fair enough. 🚀

Also shown is the original fabric Tula designed that is the foundation of her sweet, eyelash-flaunting space snake.

Sssstop by to ssssee “Space Snake” and Tula’s exhibition, “Twenty Years of Tula Pink,” which runs through September 15. Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/NQMtickets

See a Royal Dansk tin. Go home with a Royal Dansk tin. 😋Be one of the first 200 museum visitors–paid admission ticket ho...
06/03/2026

See a Royal Dansk tin. Go home with a Royal Dansk tin. 😋

Be one of the first 200 museum visitors–paid admission ticket holders or Friends of the Museum–on NATIONAL SEWING MACHINE DAY (Saturday, June 13), and you'll be gifted either a Royal Dansk Garden Cookie Collection 10.6 oz tin or Danish Butter Cookies 12 oz tin!

Royal Dansk–sponsor of our New Quilts from an Old Favorite exhibition–goes hand in hand with quilting. In fact, with this year's NQOF "Food" theme, quilter J Drennan Sewing was inspired by memories of her mom and grandmother storing their sewing supplies in Royal Dansk cookie tins–and of course, enjoying the cookies. She captures that moment so perfectly in her quilt "Grandmother's Sewing Kit" that our judges awarded her entry the top prize.

See it (and enjoy the cookies) for yourself. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/NQMtickets

Ready for some ex-shell-ent inspiration? 🐚Exhibition artist Latifah Saafir is bringing one of her signature design eleme...
06/03/2026

Ready for some ex-shell-ent inspiration? 🐚

Exhibition artist Latifah Saafir is bringing one of her signature design elements from the gallery to the classroom: clamshells.

In “Exploring Clamshells” (July 23–25), you'll discover the versatility of the clamshell shape, experimenting with scale, movement and layout...the possibilities are endless!

While you're here, don't miss Latifah's exhibition, “It Was All a Dream,” on view through July 28.

Learn more + reserve your spot: https://quiltmuseum.org/latifah-saafir

Shown: "Cotton Candy Dreams" by Latifah Saafir Studios LLC and quilted by Kristi Ryan.

✨ Spotlighting legacy NQOF quilter Leslie Johnson ✨Leslie’s ingenuity and artistry have produced work selected for numer...
05/29/2026

✨ Spotlighting legacy NQOF quilter Leslie Johnson ✨

Leslie’s ingenuity and artistry have produced work selected for numerous New Quilts From An Old Favorite exhibitions over the years. Each quilt is more than a work of art — it’s a story, thoughtfully stitched and beautifully told.

In her piece “Whispers of the Harvest Season” for this year’s food-themed challenge, she captures everyday beauty and the shifting scenes of fall – from backyard garden harvests and pumpkin patch joy to autumn’s rich colors as cooler-weather crops thrive and leaves drift across the landscape. 🌾🍂

We’re continually inspired by her vision and can’t wait to see what she creates next!

See the NQOF Exhibition, sponsored by Royal Dansk, through July 28. Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/NQMtickets

Also Shown:
🌈 "Off to See the Wizard" 2020, Theme: Wheel of Fortune
🗡️ "Macbeth's Treachery"- 2022, Theme: Shakespeare
🤵‍♂️ "Puttin' on the Ritz" 2018, Theme: Bow Ties

Thank you Baptist Health Paducah for supporting our mission – and your recent visit! 💙We’re incredibly grateful for thei...
05/27/2026

Thank you Baptist Health Paducah for supporting our mission – and your recent visit! 💙

We’re incredibly grateful for their sponsorship of “And Now I Know My ABCs!,” an exhibition of Janet Stone's alphabet quilt series, which features multiple award winners and is on view through September 22.

The showcase brings the alphabet to life through 26 quilted works created between 2008 and 2024, blending typography, creativity and incredible craftsmanship. We’re thankful for partners like Baptist Health Paducah who help bring inspiring exhibitions and creative experiences to our community.

Get your tickets here and come see each quilt from A-Z: https://bit.ly/NQMtickets

Some things are just better shared 👯‍♀️A favorite quilt. A museum afternoon. A workshop that sparks a new idea. Becoming...
05/26/2026

Some things are just better shared 👯‍♀️

A favorite quilt. A museum afternoon. A workshop that sparks a new idea. Becoming a Friend of the Museum means more opportunities to experience it all – and bring someone along for the journey.

Friends of the Museum receive:
🎟️ Free museum admission for two
🏷️ 20% off in the gift shop + online store + classes – if you opt for the Benefactor level or above
✉️ An invitation to our Annual Members Reception during

Sign up your favorite quilt lover (even if it’s you 😉) here: https://quiltmuseum.org/friends

Shown: Collection Quilt "Eureka" by Marilyn Badger

05/22/2026

How do you keep a quilter in suspense…? 👀

Head over to YouTube to see our full Friends Reception recap video and discover what recognition museum founder Meredith Schroeder received, Tula Pink's thoughts, Janet Stone's funny story and what our exhibition plans are for 2027: https://bit.ly/NQMReceptionRecap

This event was for Friends of NQM. Become a Friend, and join us next year (along with other great benefits): https://quiltmuseum.org/friends

📣 Class update! Latifah Saafir Studios LLC July 23-25 workshop has a brand new theme: Exploring ClamshellsIn this immers...
05/20/2026

📣 Class update! Latifah Saafir Studios LLC July 23-25 workshop has a brand new theme: Exploring Clamshells

In this immersive three-day class, you’ll learn techniques for designing and sewing with the playful clamshell shape – from traditional-inspired layouts to bold modern designs and creative variations all your own.

Whether you love experimenting with scale, layout or fresh quilting techniques, this workshop is sure to inspire!

Learn more + reserve your spot: https://quiltmuseum.org/latifah-saafir

☀️ Summer adventures are better with creativity and color... 🧵 Plan your visit here: https://quiltmuseum.org/visit At ou...
05/19/2026

☀️ Summer adventures are better with creativity and color... 🧵

Plan your visit here: https://quiltmuseum.org/visit

At our nationally designated quilt museum, you’ll discover breathtaking exhibitions from some of quilting’s most celebrated artists—including Tula Pink, Latifah Saafir Studios LLC and Janet Stone—alongside stunning works from this year’s New Quilts From An Old Favorite entries and our Collection Quilts.

From vibrant galleries to unique finds in the Gift Shop, come discover why quilters, artists and travelers from around the world make the museum part of their summer plans. 🌎

Shown: "Pixel Bird" by Tula Pink

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215 Jefferson Street
Paducah, KY
42001

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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