The 24th Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival
September 13 - 15, 2012 in Algood, TN
Special Exhibitions
Three special exhibitions will be offered in addition to quilts entered for competition.
The Quilts of Joann Gill Memorial Exhibition
We lost a wonderful long-time friend of the Quilt Festival this past year and her family has agreed to this special exhibition of her quilts. Read more
Keepsake Quilts
From the Keepsake Quilting Challenge Exhibit we will offer an exhibition of 21 of the first and second place winning quilts from ten of the past challenge contests sponsored by Keepsake Quilting.
Keepsake Quilting initiated the challenges in 1989. Since then, quilters from all over the world have participated in twice yearly competitions, each with a different theme chosen especially to inspire and challenge.
Food For Body and Soul Quilts
Over 50 quilts and wall hangings from this national touring exhibition will include handwork that reflects food for our bodies and souls. You will not want to miss this exhibition. Read more...
Saluting Our Board
The board members for the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival put their talents together to plan each year's event, starting over a year before each festival. The many hours of volunteer time and their dedication to this fund raiser for the Algood Senior Center are invaluable.
Nancy Pardue
Meet one of our long-time board members, Nancy Pardue. If it involves handwork you will probably find Nancy in the middle of it; this includes hand quilting, needlework, and her business of designing and making custom draperies. Nancy's creativeness in her needlework and quilting designs has won her many awards and recognition. She is active in the community and her knowledge, skill, and willingness to serve make her a valued board member.
Exciting plans are underway for the 24th Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival and you should plan now to join us for this exciting event.
Quilts Entered for Competition - Categories
Over 175 quilts and wall hangings made by local artisans will be entered for competition. Ten classes are being offered for entries: they include:
1. Challenge Quilt Theme “Trip Around the World” Challenge Quilt Rules
2. Wall Hanging – less than twin quilt size
3. Hand Appliqué and Hand Quilted*
4. Hand Appliqué and Machine Quilted*
5. Hand Pieced and Hand Quilted*
6. Hand Pieced and Machine Quilted*
7. Machine Pieced and Hand Quilted*
8. Machine Pieced and Machine Quilted*
9. Older or Antique Quilts (with no sleeve)
10. Hand-woven Coverlet for Exhibition
*Categories 3-8 must have a 4 inch sleeve attached if they are to be hung
Go here to print an entry form or send online
Win This Quilt
This beautiful quilt, quilted by the ladies at the Algood Senior Citizen Center, will be raffled off to raise money for the Senior Center. It’s king size, features hand embroidered state birds of all 50 states, and has been hand quilted. If you would like to purchase tickets go by the Algood Senior Citizen Center or call Brenda Dishman. Director, Algood Senior Citizen Center at: 931-537-3447. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
2012 Barn Quilt Tour to also Feature Homes and Gardens
This year's Barn Quilt Tour will also feature a couple of log cabins, homes, and beautiful gardens along with perhaps a dozen quilt squares painted on barns and historic buildings.
Spend an exciting day with us. We will begin with a tour of Barbara Tolleson's home and log house where you will see how a historic home has been updated for modern use. The log house next door will be filled with Barbara's quilts. Then we will travel down the road to the Cherry Creek Furniture Shop for refreshments and to see bountiful gardens and more quilts on display. Next, we will stop at the home of Myrna Estes to see quilts displayed in her log cabin. The fill day's activity will also include shopping, lunch, and stops to see close to a dozen quilt squares painted on barns and historic buildings.
