PADUCAH, KY, USA- This winter visitors at the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society will escape dreary the weather by entering the vibrant colors and designs of the quilt exhibit The Designer’s Eye: Kaffe Fassett, November 30, 2007-February 5, 2008! 

Sponsored by Hancock’s of Paducah, the exhibit includes Fassett’s world renowned quilts, fabrics and knitting. By manipulating simple forms and traditional blocks, he creates innovative designs in glorious colors. The Museum’s Curator of Collections Judy Schwender stresses Fassett’s experience as a designer. 

“It’s important to know that he’s a designer,” Schwender states. “His exuberant color sense imbues everything he does.” 

Many of his design ideas come from international travel including the Orient. His palette is usually limited to one “kick color” and the hues and variations of two or three colors. Fassett believes that quilts with minimal contrast cause the viewer to focus less on the color and more on the intricate and elaborate patterns. 

 The National Quilt Museum is a non-profit institution located in downtown Paducah, KY. The Museum is open year-round Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST. The Museum is also open on Sundays 1-5 p.m. April - October. The National Quilt Museum is ADA compliant.