Quilt Shops by State
Quilt Shops in Kentucky
1 Kentucky quilt shop 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.
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. Kentuckyhas its own quilting community — local guilds running monthly meetings, regional retreats, and yearly guild shows. Whether you're shopping for fabric, looking for a guild, or planning a quilt road trip, the resources below cover the Kentucky quilting world.
FAQ about Kentucky quilt shops
What are the best quilt shops in Kentucky?+
Kentucky has 1 quilt shop in our directory: Hancock's of Paducah. 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 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.