Feature Exhibits
19th Century Blues: It’s More Than Indigo is curated study by the American Quilt Study Group will be on display from August 8 through September 15, 2026.
Drawing inspiration from the pervasive beauty of antique azure textiles, nearly 50 AQSG participants engaged in rigorous historical research to create contemporary study quilts. These works explore a diverse palette of nineteenth-century shades, including Prussian, cadet, and traditional indigo. This exhibition will feature 25 quilts from across the country and seven historic pieces from SQTM’s permanent collection.
Georgia Mountains to Shores 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. This exhibit will be on display through September 15, 2026.
Upcoming Exhibits
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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
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Nakshi Kantha is a Bengali form of embroidery and quilting. This show will include hand constructed pieces by family members of Lamisa Syed, who curated their story.
Nov 26 - Feb 16, 2027
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Featuring textile art including tallit - Jewish prayer shawls - and other items for ritual use, this exhibition combines the artist’s love of textiles with her spiritual practice by Ruth Simon McRae.
Feb 20 - May 11, 2027
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Small Expressions is an annual juried exhibition showcasing contemporary small-scale works using fiber techniques in any media. Small in scale but visually compelling, the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s
Feb 20 - May 11, 2027
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A variety of historic applique quilts from SQTM’s permanent collection.
Feb 20 - May 11, 2027
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TRIO is a collaborative SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) regional exhibit of works by artists from Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.
The title TRIO reflects both the partnership among the three SAQA states and the artists’ interpretations of the idea of “three”, whether expressed through structure, rhythm, or narrative.
May 15 - Aug 3, 2027
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Each baby carrier is an unique piece of art in terms of design, symbolism and needlework technique. From the Textile Appreciation Society of Atlanta.
May 15 - Aug 3, 2027
Threads of Ritual will be on display Feb 20 -May 11, 2027.
Upcoming Events and Classes
Mission: Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum is a dynamic cultural hub dedicated to preserving and celebrating textile traditions. Through interactive exhibitions, educational programs, and community partnerships, we connect people to the stories, skills, and creativity woven into every fiber.