Challenge Category

The theme of the Challenge Quilt Wall Hanging for 2010 is:

"For Love of Country..."

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Attention Students and Teachers : Youth Categories

This year an art teacher challenged students to design some
quilt blocks. Look at the results!

Students at several local schools were involved last year in a project for the Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail. This year the Quilt Festival is going to build on that interest by offering categories for middle and high school students. Cash awards will be given to winning entries in the Youth categories. Read full details here.    Print student entry forms  here.

NEW This Year!

Tours of the Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail

New Categories

Historical Exhibits

Drawing for a Hand-stitched King-size Quilt

This year's Festival will be better then ever. It starts a day early - on Thursday, Sept. 16th - with a tour of the Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail followed by the preview dinner. Quilts will not be ready for general viewing until Friday.

The oldest Black church in Putnam County will be the location for  a display of Underground Railroad quilt blocks and  stories about the Underground Railroad  told by a well-known story-teller. Also,  the American Legion Auxiliary Post 46 will be presenting an exhibit of personal historical memorabilia. This collection has never been seen before. 

Ride the shuttle to see all the exhibits that are located in different locations in Algood. Check out  the events on our online brochure and make plans to attend now.
 

A Lucky Winner Will Take Home This Quilt!

..."Celebrating the completion of a three-month-long hand quilting project at the Algood Senior Center are (L-R) Mildred Judd, Fannie Mae Harris, Ruth Barnes, Marie Wilmoth and Lee Nora Henry. A drawing for this king-size "Simple Star" quilt will be held during the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival.

Anyone can buy a piece of candy for $1 and have an opportunity to win the quilt by placing your name in the drawing jar, or 6 pieces of candy for $5 which gives you 6 opportunities to win the handmade quilt. Candy/tickets are now available at the Algood Community Center. Additionally, on July 15 the quilt will be displayed and candy/tickets will be available at the Jackson Bank & Trust in Algood (one of the Festival Sponsors), or from any Board Member.

This is a king-size quilt beautifully hand quilted by some of Putnam County's most talented quilters. Before July 15th you can see the quilt at the Algood Community Center Monday – Thursday each week 9a to 5p. After that time it will be on display at Jackson Bank & Trust in Algood.

Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail Tours

Space is limited so don't delay in reserving your seat on these special tours.  Reservations are now being taken to view the new quilt squares on the expanded Quilt Trail in Putnam, White, and Jackson Counties.  This all inclusive tour includes lunch and transportation along with insider visits with Barn & Quilt owners along the trail.  A photographer’s delight! read complete details....