National Quilt Museum

Quilt Camps

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

Intermediate day 2 (8)

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