We had some errands to run and the stores we needed were in nearby Paducah, Kentucky, about 1/2 hour away. While we were there, I wanted to see the National Quilt Museum and the Flood Wall Murals. Just as we were getting ready to set out, a cute bird came to investigate our side view mirror.
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| Apparently, he likes what he sees |
The quilt museum was jaw-dropping spectacular. Most hangings were art quilts, but there was one exhibition area that was traditional log cabin quilts which are made of small blocks that build around the center. These were unique because they were two-sided with different patterns on each side. How they kept track of all those little blocks of color to create two different designs at the same time is mind-boggling. Jack's favorite was a waving American Flag that from a short distance looked just like a specialty-lit painting. My favorite was a Wisteria Tiffany window that looked exactly like a back-lit stained glass window. Unfortunately, photos of any kind were not allowed. I am definitely inspired to try some quilting when we return home in the Fall.
We made a quick stop at the flood wall murals. The massive concrete flood wall to hold back the Ohio River during high flood waters in downtown Paducah were covered with about 30 lifesize murals painted by a renowned mural painter. The murals showed the history of Paducah and each mural was a true work of art by itself, but it stretched as far a you could see, and it was awesome.
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| The high water measure is on the far left side of the wall |
We finished our errands around suppertime and returned to our lakeside campsite to enjoy a beautiful evening watching the sunset on the lake.
You've been to some beautiful and interesting spots already! Too bad it's been so hot.
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