This international contest & exhibition organized by the National Quilt Museum challenges quiltmakers to create an innovative quilt based on a specific traditional pattern. The 2026 theme is Food! The quilt must be about food in some recognizable way and include an interpretation of a traditional block pattern of your choosing. All quilts must be original designs.
To honor today’s quilter & inspire future quilters w/exceptional exhibitions, education & programming. Located in Paducah, KY a UNESCO Creative City.