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.
🧵 Fiber Art, Exhibitions & Recognition
Angelique blends traditional craftsmanship with expressive storytelling in her fiber art. Her work and contributions have been recognized with the following:
Artist-in-Residence, COLLIDER Program, Louisville Public Library (March 2024)
Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant Recipient, Kentucky Arts Council (2024–2025)
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 (on view through Jan 4, 2025)
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)
Looking ahead to 2026, Angelique is preparing for 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 longarming 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.
