DISCOVERIES ALONG THE LOOP

The National Quilt Museum, Paducah, Kentucky

Although we passed through Paducah, Kentucky quite a few days ago, I keep thinking about how inspired and moved I was by the exhibits at The National Quilt Museum. I’d never heard of this museum and assumed it was a display of traditional, high-quality quilts from years ago. All I knew was that it was a “must see,” so several of us Loopers visited on a Sunday afternoon. 

I still haven’t quite found the words to describe what we discovered…very few “traditional” quilts and an amazing variety of extraordinarily creative works of art, including an entire gallery paying tribute to the tragic events of September 11, 2001—those who lost their lives, those who saved the lives of others and the countless ways that people came together at a time of such sorrow and disbelief. I tried to pick out some favorites at this Museum, but the more I’ve reflected on this experience, the more I realized that the photographs I took would speak far more than any more words other than a few descriptive captions. Because the 9/11 gallery was the most moving and most powerful, these photos are toward the end. Hopefully you will agree that The National Quilt Museum is a “must see!” AND, if you don’t ever get there, at least you can see some examples of these amazing creations.