Feature Exhibits
Celebrating Carroll County’s - 200th Anniversary through quilts.
This exhibition will highlight historic pieces from the museum’s permanent collection ranging from early coverlets to modern quilts. The exhibition will include a coverlet made of homespun thread near Bowdon, a hope chest quilt from the Morris family, and several community signature quilts. The Clem Community quilt with 85 signatures will be stabilized and preserved by volunteers for future generations as an ongoing project during this exhibit. It also features silkscreen proofs and two bedspreads designed by Bruce Bobick that were commissioned for the opening of Disney All Star Hotels. Several additional pieces have been borrowed from area residents ranging from family quilts to modern textile art made by current Carroll County artists.
Upcoming Exhibits
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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 exhibit features work that speaks to the intricacy of expression, intimacy of design, thoughtful communication, and visual excitement.
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
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.