The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County announces its 25th Annual Quilt Show from April 8 – 26, 2014. This exhibit showcases both old and new quilt masterpieces from area quilters and always proves to be one of the Museum’s most colorful and artistic displays each year. Hands-on activities offer all visitors the opportunity to step up to the quilt frame to try a hand at a few stitches.

“Quilting: A Legacy of Love”

For a special treat, join us on Saturday, April 19 from 10:30am-1pm for “Quilting: A Legacy of Love,” a special presentation by Bobbie Smith Bryant. A talented freelance writer, Bryant focuses her research on regional specialties.The presentation will be hosted by the Kentucky Star Quilt Shop (S. Virginia & 9th streets) with a special reception and tour to follow at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. The reception will feature recipes from Bryant’s book Passions of the Black Patch: Cooking and Quilting in Western Kentucky (2012). The book combines more than 200 regional recipes with a tribute to the traditional art of quilting. Cost of the presentation, reception, and tour: $5.00.

Have a quilt you want to loan for display in the Quilt Show?

Quilts will be accepted at the Pennyroyal Area Museum (217 E. 9th Street) from April 1 – 5. Call (270) 887-4270 for more information.