This is the first post from my 5 state loop from Nashville, TN. I'm in Nashville to participate in the Country Music Marathon and couldn't resist checking out the neighborhood states. My first morning I drove to Paducah, KY, home of the National Quilt Museum. Coincidently the American Quilter's Society annual show is being held this weekend. I thought being there on the Wednesday prior to the show would allow me to experience some of the excitement but avoid the fray. WRONG! It was a zoo. The place was crawling with white haired ladies toting quilted bags making their pilgrimage to this Quilter's Mecca. I suspected attendance would escalate exponentially in the next few days but won't be around to witness it. The quilts I saw were spectacular but unfortunately no photos were permitted.
A little history...
The best part of Paducah was wandering around the historic downtown and seeing how the community has embraced the quilters. Every business was festooned with quilts and fabrics even this 20 foot cow. While I think it's a lovely cow, I have to wonder if it's a usual Main Street accessory.
The best part of Paducah was wandering around the historic downtown and seeing how the community has embraced the quilters. Every business was festooned with quilts and fabrics even this 20 foot cow. While I think it's a lovely cow, I have to wonder if it's a usual Main Street accessory.
more history....
$5 ???? Next: Missouri.
$5 ???? Next: Missouri.
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