Quilt Camp is for youth ages 7-17 interested in learning to quilt! Each session is 2.5 hours each day for four days (Monday -Thursday).
Campers will learn a variety of quilting skills and techniques in each session. Beginner campers focus on basics like machine piecing, ironing, and finishing the quilt. All Beginner sessions make the same project.
Intermediate & Advanced campers will expand these skills to include rotary cutting, machine quilting, and binding.
Each day campers will explore the exhibits in the museum galleries. All materials & instruction are provided.
Quilt Camp 2026 Registration Opens
March 15, 2026 at 2pm CT
If the cost of Quilt Camp is prohibitive for any reason, please use the promo code: QCSCHOLARSHIP to register your child. Fill out and return the Scholarship form to Becky.
Quilt Camp Information:
- All materials, tools and instructions will be provided
- Parents must fill out the Photography/Waiver Release Form for their child and return by the start of Camp
- Parents must inform the NQM of any allergies or special needs prior to camp to ensure safety
- Campers will adhere to museum policies, and follow instructions given by instructors during Camp to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
- For drop-off and pick-up each day, campers must be signed in and out, by an adult, inside the classroom each day
- Please do not arrive earlier than 9:15am for morning sessions, or 1:45pm for afternoon sessions
- Snack is provided each day – typically lemonade/water with pretzels/animal crackers/popcorn/goldfish. (You may provide your own snack for dietary/medical reasons. Please label snack with the name of your camper)
- If your camper is sick please do not send them to Camp
- Parents & families are invited to visit NQM with their campers for free on the last day of their Quilt Camp session
Many Thanks to our Quilt Camp Sponsors!
Aurifil
Carson-Myre Foundation
Hancock’s of Paducah
Hobbs Bonded Fibers
Kentucky Arts Council
Moda Fabrics
Oliso
Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rotary Club of Paducah
The City of Paducah
2026 Camp Sessions
Beginner I : June 8-11
Ages 7 – 17
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Beginner II : June 8-11
Ages 7 – 17
2:00 – 4:30 pm
Intermediate : June 15-18
Ages 11 – 17
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Prerequisite: 2 years of Beginner Camp
Advanced : June 15-18
Ages 13 – 17
2:00 – 4:30 pm
Prerequisite: 2 years of Intermediate Camp
Beginner III : June 22-25
Ages 7 – 17
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Beginner IV : June 22-25
Ages 7 – 17
2:00 – 4:30 pm
$60 per child
All sessions limited to 12 campers
