Countdown Day 5: Additional quilt exhibits are on tap in Chattanooga during QuiltWeek

5 days until Chattanooga AQS QuiltWeek®. Rapid-fire post #3.

In addition to the AQS quilt show at the Chattanooga Convention Center, here are two other quilt exhibits for your viewing pleasure. My friend and fellow ATC artist, Karen Downer, curated the exhibit that is now hanging at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Twelve quilts, representing a variety of quilt styles and techniques, were made by Chattanooga area quilters. "Marketplace," one of my improv quilts, is among the twelve.

"Marketplace"

Chattanooga WorkSpace is also hosting a "Quilts of Chattanooga" Trunk Show September 15 - 18, from 3pm to 8pm. This exhibit, sponsored by one of our wonderful local quilt shops, Chattanooga Quilts, is a delightful collection of quilts made by patrons of the shop.

Chattanooga Quilts Trunk Show, September 15 - 18 from 3pm to 8pm.

WorkSpace is located downtown, across from the downtown YMCA. At last year's trunk show, there was artwork by local artists, hand-crafted ceramic mugs and fabric bundles available for purchase. Need a unique holiday gift? Might wanna check this out!

There is also going to be a display of small format quilts based on the Game of Thrones TV series at Spool Quilt Shop, on Friday evening, September 18. All the quilts use a specified selection of Peppered Cottons designed by Pepper Cory. Tickets for the exhibit, called "Game of Quilts," are on sale at the shop.

Special exhibits around town during AQS QuiltWeek

Chattanooga area quilters are working diligently preparing for AQS QuiltWeek Chattanooga, coming September 10-13, 2014. We love quilts and quilting of all kinds (and we know fellow quilters do, too) so we want to make you, our visitors, feel welcome!

The work of the Zuri Quilters from middle Tennessee showcases
a bold use of color and improvisational patchwork. 

My friend, Karen, one of the FiberAntics Artist Trading Card (ATC) artists and a fellow guild member, is coordinating with the Bessie Smith Cultural Center to bring the work of the Zuri Quilters for an exhibit, opening September 5.

Zuri Quilters Artist Talk
Bessie Smith Cultural Center
September 11, 6 pm.

"Zuri" means "beautiful" in Swahili, and these quilters produce stunning work in bright, saturated colors and bold designs, mixing contemporary fabrics with African-inspired prints. The Zuri Quilters guild celebrated a 5 year anniversary in February, 2014.

Don't miss a special Artist Talk from the Zuri Quilting Guild on Thursday evening, September 11, at 6 pm at the Cultural Center. Show your AQS Show attendee badge or wristband for free admission to this presentation!

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at QuiltWeek Chattanooga. Hope this makes you feel welcome!