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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. Flowers of the Crown by Shirley P. Kelly
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The Machine Age of Quilting: Treadle to Computer
Tulip Quilt	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. This exhibit is sponsored by:
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Contemporary Broderie Perse
On exhibit November 19, 2010 - February 15, 2011 Combining collage, fine appliqué, and fine quilting, broderie perse- also known as cut-out chintz appliqué- presents a high point in the art of quiltmaking and deserves the admiration and attention of all who appreciate fine needlework. Curated by Anita Loscalzo. Nosegay by Judy Simmons
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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.	This quilt is part of the Ever Changing River Panel by Bonnie Ouellette
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School Block Challenge
On exhibit February 18 - April 4, 2011 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. For more information and submission guidelines for 2011, click here.
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New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Orange Peel
On exhibit March 9 - early June 2011 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. For more information on this contest- past, present and future- as well as 2011 submission guidelines, click here. Sponsored by Clover, Janome and Moda.
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