The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum is featuring two exhibits Quilting Trends 1945-1979 and Quilts for All Seasons from January 3rd through March 17, 2026.
Quilting Trends: 1945–1979 explores changing trends in American quilting from the end of World War II through the resurgence of the craft in the late 1970s. The exhibit highlights the evolution of styles, colors, and fabrics over three transformative decades. Early quilts reflect themes and palettes inspired by the postwar period, while quilts from the 1950s introduce new patterns and fresh color combinations. By the 1960s and 1970s, quilters pushed creative boundaries, experimenting with bold colors, unconventional fabrics, and expressive designs.
Quilts for All Seasons offers a lighthearted and visually engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Featuring holiday-themed quilts by artists Jill Christie and Cynthia Hilliard, the exhibit celebrates the changing seasons with cheerful imagery including hearts, pumpkins, Christmas trees, and more.
Feature Exhibits
Upcoming Exhibits
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Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon features stunning traditional and modern quilts from the biennial competition. SQTM is honored to be one of only 4 venues in the United States where the works will be on view.
March 24th - June 16, 2026
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Georgia Mountains to Shore features the work of the Upcountry Fiber Artists which consists of six Carolina artists including Evelyn Beck, Lynne Harrill, Sara Quattlebaum, Cynthia Steward, Denny Webster, and Kathryn Weston. They work with textiles to create artworks that range from pictorial to abstract, small to large, and colorful to subdued. Their adventurous use of fabric, surface design, and quilting create exciting and innovative works that share their unique and individual southern experience.
June 20 - September 22, 2026
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Celebrating 250 Years of Inspiring American Women Through Quilts: a travelling exhibition produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild
June 20 - Aug 5, 2026
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The "19th Century Blues – It's More Than Indigo" exhibit is a traveling project by AQSG American Quilt Study Group members, showcasing quilts from the 1800s, including indigo, prussian blue, and other blues.
Aug 8 - Sept 16, 2026
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Celebrating Carroll County’s - 200th Anniversary through quilts.
Sept 19 - November 17, 2026
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Sacred Threads is a biennial exhibition that features quilts reflecting personal and spiritual journeys. The exhibit aims to provide a safe space for quilters to express their experiences and emotions through their artwork. The themes explored include joy, inspiration, spirituality, healing, grief, and peace/brotherhood.
November 21, 2026 - February 16, 2027
Upcoming Events and Classes
The mission of the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum is to promote and preserve the history of quilting and textiles in the southeastern U.S. through visual exhibitions and engaging educational opportunities that will inspire and carry on the cherished traditions of our textile heritage.