Tag: Quilting

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Stitching Bonds: A Local Quilter’s Tale of Love and Creativity with Her Mom

By Hannah Caronongan on

A feeling of fellowship with others, or community, is the basis of any well-rounded organization. While this sense of togetherness is crucial to success, a dedicated person with a genuine love for what they are accomplishing each day is what makes that organization stand out.Becky Glasby, director of learning and engagement at the National Quilt Museum is the perfect example of believing in the work you do and the impact it carries…

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Hancock's of Paducah

Bonnie Browning's Paducah Quilting Itinerary

By Bonnie Browning on

Known as Quilt City USA, home of the American Quilter’s Society (AQS) and a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts & Folk Art, Paducah is a fiber artist’s haven. Quilt artist and executive show director of AQS, Bonnie Browning, has curated an itinerary for experiencing all things quilting in Quilt City USA. Bonnie Browning, AQS Executive Show Director…

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National Quilt Museum Gallery Tour

Stories of the Human Experience in Quilt and Fiber Art at the National Quilt Museum

By Frank Bennett on

As one of the world's UNESCO Creative Cities, Paducah, Kentucky celebrates the art of quilting and the contemporary quilt artist year-round! In honor of the National Quilt Museum's 30th anniversary, CEO Frank Bennett reflects on the museum's mission and exhibition schedule for 2021. The 2021 in-facility exhibit schedule features 14 exhibits that will inspire and amaze!​…

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Historic Downtown Paducah Shopping

Stay In, Shop Small: How to Shop Paducah, Kentucky from Home

Shopping Paducah's unique boutiques and specialty storesis an enjoyable pastime for visitors and locals. Retail businesses have reopened to in-person traffic, but many local retailers continue to offer online and virtual shopping experiences throughout the holiday season! "Window shop" Paducah from home while practicing social distancing…

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Quiltfolk-Kentucky

Quiltfolk Celebrates Quilting in Kentucky | Paducah Quilt & Fiber Artists

The Kentucky issue of Quiltfolk is now available, and Paducah's quilt and fiber artists are at the heart of it all! Allow us to introduce you to the places and faces that represent our UNESCO Creative City's deep-rooted culture of quilting within this beautiful chronicle of the Bluegrass State. The Kentucky issue of Quiltfolk is now available…

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Celebrate Quilting

10 Ways to Celebrate Quilting in Paducah, Kentucky

The National Quilt Museum partners with Quilt Alliance each March to kick off the official celebration of National Quilting Day during National Quilting Month. You can make any day a "quilting day" with this guide to a quilt-inspired Paducah, Kentucky experience featuring 10 ways you can celebrate the fiber arts in Quilt City USA®! Make any day a "quilting day" in Quilt City USA®…

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48 Hours Paducah

48 Hours in Paducah: A Getaway to Remember

Whether you arrive in time for the spring dogwood blossoms or for fall’s Barbecue on the River festival, you’ll find plenty of weekend-worthy happenings in Paducah, Kentucky all year long! To help you make the most of a weekend visit, this 48-hour itinerary inspiration guide features top spots for food, fun and a good night’s rest.Begin your 48 hours (or more) any day of the week - you choose! Begin your visit at Whitehaven Welcome Center or the Paducah Visitors Bureau…

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