Cheryl Perilloux, who has operated quilt shop Artist Endeavors for 30 years and in the downtown area since March 2019, estimated that QuiltWeek generates at least 50% to 75% of her yearly revenue.
Artist Endeavors in downtown Paducah houses up to 250 bolts of cotton fabric and 100 bolts of wool.
Jessita Finn, a co-owner of downtown quilt shop Paper Pieces, said her primarily online establishment experiences a significant increase for in-person business with QuiltWeek.
Attendee Jodi Richards said QuiltWeek is a prime opportunity for networking, researching trends and understanding impacts on the quilt industry.
Finn said local amenities like a two-story quilting needle statue, which is adjacent to Paper Pieces, make QuiltWeek a major cultural hub for downtown Paducah.
The 39th annual AQS QuiltWeek is set to drive approximately 30,000 visitors to downtown Paducah, which signals a boost for local businesses.
Michelle Renee Hiatt, QuiltWeek’s executive show director, reported that the event generated $23 million for the economies of McCracken County and Marshall County in 2023.
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