“Quilt Fever” (2020) by Olivia Loomis Merrion

Every year, thousands of quilt-makers descend upon Paducah, Kentucky for its annual quilt competition, doubling the town’s population.

“The Academy Awards of quilting” is a weeklong spectacle in which quilters from all over the world vie for the coveted Best of Show award. Beyond the competition, quilters reveal deeper motivations behind the art.

This is a quirky documentary film about quilters and quilting, but it is also about women, friendship and a shared obsession. The film represents an alternative lifestyle based on the philosophy of “making something out of nothing”. Watch this delightful film to experience true joy, and also learn about ‘strippers’ in the quilting world!