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AQS QuiltWeek New England

AQS's New England spring show — drawing quilters from the entire Northeast.

2026 Dates
Apr 811
Location
Hartford, CT

AQS QuiltWeek New England is held annually in Hartford, Connecticut. The Northeast's premier large quilt show, it draws quilters from across New England and the Mid-Atlantic for four days of judged competition, workshops, and shopping. The April timing makes it a perfect spring quilting trip.

What to expect at Hartford

  • 1Juried quilt show with significant regional representation
  • 2Workshops with visiting national instructors
  • 3Vendor floor with New England and national vendors
  • 4Hartford as a base for exploring New England quilt shops

History of Hartford

Added to the AQS calendar in the 2010s as a Northeast regional event, AQS New England has steadily grown as the largest quilt show in the Northeast US.

Frequently asked questions

When is AQS QuiltWeek New England in 2026?+

AQS QuiltWeek New England 2026 runs April 8 through April 11, 2026, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Where is AQS QuiltWeek New England held?+

AQS QuiltWeek New England is held in Hartford, Connecticut.

Who organizes AQS QuiltWeek New England?+

AQS QuiltWeek New England is organized by American Quilter's Society (https://www.americanquilter.com).

How big is AQS QuiltWeek New England?+

AQS QuiltWeek New England is a regional quilt show in the United States.

What's the history of AQS QuiltWeek New England?+

Added to the AQS calendar in the 2010s as a Northeast regional event, AQS New England has steadily grown as the largest quilt show in the Northeast US.

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