KY Heritage Quilt Society - Getaway 2025

Written By Angelique Shah

What an amazing 4 Days with the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society at their #Getaway2025 with Guest presenter Ricky Tims!!

Quilters are some of the most generous, loving and supportive people in the world, so if you have a quilter in your life, you better show them some love!

My fellow quilters came out big time and supported my quilt shop and fashions, I can't thank you all enough.

I want to thank my hubby @badbullshah for taking time off to help me pack, travel to Lexington, KY, unpack on Tuesday, and do it all again on Saturday.

Thank you to Darletta Poos for working in the shop with me on Weds. An extra special shout out goes to my Tio Miguel for traveling all the way from Little Rock, AK to help me cut fabric, and ring people up for 3 full days!

It truly takes a village to keep a small business going and I cherish you all!

The shop will be open this week regular business hours, Thursday thru Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Darletta Poos helped on the the first of Getaway 2025!

My wonderful Tio Miguel came for 3 full days to help me cut fabric and flirt with all the ladies; he was a hit!

So many great friends supporting my business, Carol, Marilou and Jessica!

Presenter Ricky Tims and his husband Hugo.

Barbara wearing the Mojo Quilts and more hoodie!

Tio Miguel became quite adept at cutting fabric; it was his first time and he did a great job!

Waiting for more customers.

We did a lot of dancing in between customers!

Me and my friend Jane Adolf, an amazing artist and long arm quilter.

Debbie Hampton, another amazing artist and long arm quilter!

My very good friend Pam Soto. Pam taught me so much about quilting, including how to nest my seams. Love this chic!

My good friend Rhonda, every time we hang out for a few minutes there is always laughter. Rhonda has been a huge supporter of my quilted fashions and shop; I appreciate her friendship so much!

She’s going to look amazing in my Peacock dress!

Miguel grabbed a hoodie too!

I’m a happy girl after a whirlwind 4 days! Let’s do it again!!

Angelique Shah

Angelique Shah is a Bronx-born New Yorker now proudly rooted in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, where she creates and quilts in a vibrant studio marked by two hot pink garage doors and a bold, colorful sign — just like her art.

Her creative journey began at the High School of Fashion Industries in New York City, where she fell in love with designing clothing, accessories, and home décor. That strong design foundation continues to guide her work today — even after an unexpected detour.

Following high school, Angelique served for five years in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Mechanic, maintaining aircraft during the Iran-Iraq War. She was honorably discharged and awarded a Good Conduct Medal for her service. Her time in the military instilled in her a deep respect for precision, discipline, and resilience — values that now infuse her fiber art.

Today, Angelique can be found quilting on her Elna sewing machine and Bernina Q20 longarm, transforming quilt tops into finished works of art. She offers both hand-guided free-motion quilting and Q-Matic edge-to-edge (E2E) designs, working closely with clients to bring their creative visions to life.

✨ Awards & Recognition

Angelique’s artistry has been recognized with top honors at the Kentucky State Fair, where she won Best in Show in Sewing & Wearable Textiles - Decorated Denim Jacket (2025) and 2nd Place in Original Design in Sewing & Wearable Textiles (2025).

She has also been honored with:

Artist-in-Residence, COLLIDER Program, Louisville Public Library (March 2024)

Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant Recipient, Kentucky Arts Council (2024–2025)

Her fiber art blends traditional craftsmanship with expressive storytelling. Exhibited works include:

Sometimes I Dream of Frida, a mini quilt featured in Reflections: An Exploration of Self and Identity, Roberta Marks Gallery

LOVE, a mixed media painting on fiber, included in Mothering Me, Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center

She has also collaborated with Sunshine Joe Mallard on quilts exhibited at:

National Quilt Museum – Threading His Grandmother’s Needles

Frazier History Museum – Let Freedom Ring (2023)

In January through April of 2025, Angelique held solo quilt exhibitions at both the Bullitt County Library and Mt. Washington Library, joyfully merging her passion for books and quilting.

🧶 Let’s Connect

Angelique finds deep joy in connecting with fellow creatives and fiber lovers. Whether someone is dropping off a quilt top for long arming or stopping by to talk fiber arts, her studio doors are open to kindred spirits. Visitors are always welcome to swap stories, share inspiration, and build community — one stitch at a time.

Together, she believes, we can create something meaningful.

https://www.mojoquiltsandmore.com
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