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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Paducah - Quilt City USA


It only seems appropriate to finish up the week with a post about Paducah!

Paducah is a small town which comes to life every Spring. What the Quilting world has done for Paducah has taken a little dot on the map and brought it world wide fame.

The murals on the flood walls depict the history of Paducah on the Ohio River.


The taste of Kirchhoff's Bakery is not to be missed -

"Five generations of baking and food service in the same location since 1884. Buildings are on the National Historic Register. Deli sandwiches made to order w/homemade soup; bagels and pastries at breakfast."

The Finkle building which houses

the Hurt Book Sales.

The National Quilt Museum



The city that welcomes Quilters from all over the world........

Thank you Paducah! You are a Quilters best friend :-)

And for you, my dear friends, another giveaway. I picked up this book at the Finkle building. It's a great book for piecing and applique. Just leave a comment on todays post.

And if you would like to be entered for yesterday's giveaway, don't comment here, leave your comment on the post for 5/6. One comment for each giveaway.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Quilting!
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32 comments:

  1. BarbMay 7, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    That wall is soooo awesome! Great pictures, enjoyed the journey!

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  2. SusanMay 7, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    What a wonderful trip it must have been! Thanks so much for sharing your quilting adventure with us!

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  3. JulieF1962May 7, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    I hope one day to make it to Paducah for the quilt show. It seems like a wonderful place!

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  4. Stitched With PrayerMay 7, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Oh my gosh! What a wonderful city! I love visiting places that have maintained their older and original buildings and kept them open for business...like the bakery, YUM! The bookstore was looking pretty inviting too. Those flood wall murals are breathtaking in the photos, I can't imagine how beautiful they are up close and personal. So much talent! I love the band in the gazebo too...well, I guess I could have kept this shorter by simply saying I love all of the photos, LOL. Thanks so much for sharing your Paducah adventure with us. It has been the next best thing to being there. Thanks also for a chance at to win this wonderful book, I am just starting my applique adventures, learning by trial and error and having a delightful time trying different things.(trying is the key word here, LOL) Hugs...

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  5. SallieMay 7, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Thanks for sharing your pictures. I've got to go to Paducah! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. reganMay 7, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing all of these great photos! I've never been to Paducah, but one of these years....I'm going!

    Thanks for having another giveaway....this book looks great!

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  7. PaulaMay 7, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Some day, maybe I'll get to Paducah! Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  8. Lady of the ClothMay 7, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Those murals are amazing, Thanks for chapter two of Puducah! I can almost hear that banjo playing in the gazebo. Carline

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  9. Quilter Going BananasMay 7, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Paducah was absolutely amazing I must agree with you. I waited 15 years for my chance to go and I loved every single second of it! Glad you got to go too :^)

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  10. AllieMay 7, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Paducah is on my bucket list, lol! Wow I want to go, especially after seeing your pictures. LOVE the murals on the flood walls. Gwen Marston, oh my - what a great giveaway! My favorite quilter! Thanks for the chance to win hon!

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  11. Verna GMay 7, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Grat pictures and what an interesting looking book.

    VGL

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  12. MickiMay 7, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Loved seeing everything, esp. the wall.
    Micki

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  13. LesQuiltsMay 7, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Nice Trip!
    Wonderful book! You know, I am a die-hard appliquer!
    Thanks for the Giveaway!
    Leslie

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  14. WendyMay 7, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Looks like the place for quilters to be, the Welcome Quilters is a fantastic sign. Thanks for the tour.

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  15. BrendaMay 7, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    What a wonderful trip! Glad that the flooding along the river didn't spoil the festivities. I am putting this on my list of things to do. Thanks so much for sharing... I am so happy to have found your wonderful blog!! :)

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  16. Marcia W.May 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Paducah sounds like a welcoming and friendly city. I want to learn to applique so this would be a good book to win. Thanks for your generousity in sharing your finds from Paducah.

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  17. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Awesome trip you had! Thanks for sharing it with us.

    I think that book would be awesome too.

    Thanks for the opportunity. :)

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  18. QuiltSueMay 8, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    One day I hope to go to Paducah!

    The book looks great, I love the quilt on the cover.

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  19. CrispyMay 8, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Isn't it amazing what quilters can do for a town? I'm in for this drawing....great looking book!!

    Crispy

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  20. ValMay 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I have so enjoyed going to Padukah with you. I hope one day to take my Mom there. Thank you for letting us go along on your trip. Happy Mothers Day!

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  21. LorisMay 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Great pictures from Paducah! I really appreciate them as I will probably never make it there. Thank you for the chance to win a Gwen Marston book. I love folk art applique!

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  22. RosaMay 8, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    You had an awesome trip and thanks for sharing.

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  23. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    THanks for sharing your trip. I have enjoyed seeing it all.

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  24. GillMay 9, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I love Gwen Marston's work!
    Thanks for sharing your trip! I wish I'd been with you

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  25. EllenMay 9, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I was in Paducah last year and your pictures brought it all back. What a wonderful destination for quilters! Thanks for the post.

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  26. SewLindaAnnMay 9, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I'm hoping to get to the Knoxville show this year. It would be my first time at a major show! Thanks for sharing Paducah.

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  27. ShelleyMay 9, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I am loving your photos you are sharing :)! what fun that book would be..great projects for taking on the road.

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  28. quiltingnanaMay 9, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    That book would be great. I do lots of applique

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  29. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)May 9, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Terrific photos - so much to see and do!

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  30. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsMay 9, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Love all the photo's! It is almost like being there. ;-) Thanks for the fun!

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  31. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Looks like a dream trip. The photos are outstanding. Applique is my rusty area that needs to be cleaned up a bit.

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  32. SherrillMay 9, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I would LOVE to go to Paducah someday. Go to Houston pretty much every year so Paducah would be a nice change of pace. Thanks for the post and the giveaway!

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