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Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society
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KHQS MISSION


To promote understanding, appreciation, and knowledge of the art and craft of quilt making.

To support and expand the collection and preservation of Kentucky quilts.

To keep records of Kentucky quiltmakers and their work.

To undertake such activities as shows, contests, and educational workshops.



Brief History of KHQS

 

In 1981, quilt lovers, quiltmakers and quilt collectors joined together to form the Kentucky Heritage
Quilt Society, the first statewide organization to be concerned with all aspects of quiltmaking
throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

 

KHQS now has more than 400 members. KHQS also has two affiliate guilds.

The Kentucky Heritage Appliqué Society (KHAS) is devoted to promoting the techniques, appreciation and
preservation of hand and machine appliqué.

The Quilt Artists of Kentucky (QAK) is devoted to promoting innovative quilt making techniques and the quilt as an art form.


We have an annual meeting called Getaway, Quilting Adventures with a nationally known art quilting teacher, 

Spring and Fall Retreats, Quilting Classes, Sit and Sews, and Quilt Registries.  

We have Annual and Monthly contests.  

 

   
   
   
   
   
 

 

All are welcome - from the Novice to the Expert!  Join_Now


Past Presidents - Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society

1981-1982 Lorre Smith/ Iris Peers
1982-1983 Helen Thompson
1983-1985 Lysa Scarborough
1985-1987 Marie Salazar
1987-1988 Mary King
1988-1990 Phyllis Miller
1990-1991 Cheryl Slaughter
1991-1992 Debbie Fisher
1992-1993 Pat Schafer
1994-1995 Easie Cecil
1995-1996 Kathleen Dailey
1996-1997 Ann Quandee
1997-1998 Karen Riggins
1998-1999 Joyce Begley
1999-2000 Karen Templeton
2000-2001 Denise Stewart
2001-2002 Joan Abel
2002-2003 Carole Crabtree
2003-2004 Denise Stewart
2004-2005 Judith Dunphy
2005-2006 Peggy Barron 2006-2007 Mary Tharp
2007-2008 Ann Landini
2008-2009 Becky Hill
2009-2010 Brenda Leftwich
2010-2011 Janie Williams
2011-2012 Claire Hundley
2012-2013 Jill Branton
2013-2014 Linda Todd Phelps
2014-2015 Daphne Maurer
2015-2016 Sarah Frye
2016-2017 Mary Bauer
2017-2018 Sue Marshal
2018-2019 Diane Acosta
2019-2020 Kathy Wantland
2020-2021 Darlene Rich
2021-2022 Palvena Pace
2022-2023 Charla Sky
2023-2024 Amy Aldenderfer