Quilt Shops by State
Quilt Shops in Kentucky
12 Kentucky quilt shops in our directory, plus shop hops, shows, and the state's quilting community.
A great American quilting destination
Paducah, Kentucky — UNESCO City of Crafts
The official quilting capital — home to AQS, the National Quilt Museum, and Hancock's of Paducah.
Read the full Paducah, Kentucky guide →Kentucky quilt shops
Hancock's of Paducah
Paducah, Kentucky · Since 1948
Family-owned since 1948, one of the largest online quilting cotton retailers and a destination shop in AQS's hometown.
Quilted Joy
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville quilting studio and APQS longarm dealer with a full online fabric and notions shop.
Kentucky Quilt Co
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green quilt shop housed inside The Sewing & Vacuum Center, stocking Moda, Free Spirit, and Art Gallery fabrics.
Psycho Granny's Quilt Shop & More
Smiths Grove, Kentucky
Part fabric shop, part original art gallery, part tie-dye shop — a one-of-a-kind stop in Smiths Grove.
Quilted Elephant Studio
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Elizabethtown studio pairing high-quality cotton fabrics with beginner-friendly classes and block-of-the-month quilts.
Tay's Cloth Peddler
Cynthiana, Kentucky · Since 2007
Family-owned downtown Cynthiana fabric shop since 2007, offering longarm quilting and embroidery under one roof.
Bluegrass Stitches & Crafts
Versailles, Kentucky
Versailles shop blending quilting fabric with arts, crafts, yarn, and handmade goods from local makers.
Apron Strings Quilt Shop
Maysville, Kentucky
Maysville shop specializing in high-quality quilting fabrics alongside Handi-Quilter longarms and Juki machine sales.
Busy Lady Quilt Shop
Mt. Washington, Kentucky
Mt. Washington shop carrying a full line of quality cotton fabrics plus professional longarm services and classes.
Cotton to Quilts
Louisville, Kentucky
Frankfort Avenue quilt shop in Louisville stocking batiks, notions, patterns, and gifts from major fabric brands.
Songbird Quilting Studio
Vine Grove, Kentucky
Vine Grove studio combining longarm quilting service with fabric, notions, and stitchery for area quilters.
The Quilter's Trunk Sewing Center
Liberty, Kentucky
Family-owned rural south-central Kentucky shop pairing fabric sales with sewing machine repair and training.
Know a great Kentucky quilt shop?
We're building the most complete quilt-shop directory on the internet, state by state. If you know an independent quilt shop in Kentuckythat should be listed here, let us know — we'll verify and add it.
Submit a Kentucky quilt shop →Kentucky shop hops in 2026
Row by Row Experience 2026
Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2026
The Row by Row Experience returned in a new form — 9" × 36" row patterns themed to each participating shop's region. Visit shops between July 1 and August 31 to collect free row patterns. Different from the original 2011-2022 program (which used 36"-wide rows), but the same spirit.
Official site →FabShop Hop
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026
Monthly online shop hop where participants visit participating online shops and find hidden bunnies on each shop's website. Year-round event with monthly prize drawings.
Official site →Major quilt shows in Kentucky
Quilting in Kentucky
Kentucky has more miles of waterways than any other state except Alaska. Kentucky's quilting scene includes 12 shops in our directory, 1 major quilt show each year, and 2 shop hops in 2026. Whether you're shopping for fabric, looking for a guild, or planning a quilt road trip, the resources below cover it all.
FAQ about Kentucky quilt shops
What are the best quilt shops in Kentucky?+
Kentucky has 12 quilt shops in our directory: Hancock's of Paducah, Quilted Joy, Kentucky Quilt Co, Psycho Granny's Quilt Shop & More, Quilted Elephant Studio, Tay's Cloth Peddler, Bluegrass Stitches & Crafts, Apron Strings Quilt Shop, Busy Lady Quilt Shop, Cotton to Quilts, Songbird Quilting Studio, The Quilter's Trunk Sewing Center. The state also has dozens of independent shops that are not yet listed — ask at your local quilt guild meeting for a complete picture of shops in your area.
Is there a Kentucky quilt shop hop?+
Yes. Kentucky participates in 2 2026 shop hops: Row by Row Experience 2026, FabShop Hop. Shop hops are typically multi-week events where you visit participating shops, collect passport stamps, and qualify for prize drawings.
Are there quilting guilds in Kentucky?+
We don't have a Kentucky guild listed yet, but the state likely has active local and Modern Quilt Guild chapters. Browse our national guild directory and filter by state, or ask at a local quilt shop for guild recommendations.
Are there quilt shows in Kentucky?+
Kentucky hosts 1 major quilt show: AQS QuiltWeek Paducah. The state also has multiple guild-level shows that are not in this directory.
Where is the best place to buy quilt fabric in Kentucky?+
For Kentucky quilters, the established shops in our directory (above) are the starting point. Add your local quilt guild's shop recommendations, and consider trying one of the major online retailers (Missouri Star, Fat Quarter Shop, eQuilter) for specialty or hard-to-find fabrics.