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Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in Connecticut
2 quilt shows in Connecticut — guild shows, festivals and national events.
Quilt shows in Connecticut
Quilting in Connecticut
Connecticut has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Connecticut is home to the first hamburger, lollipop, and Frisbee. For local quilters, the state's active guilds run annual or biennial shows that are smaller than the national circuit but often easier to attend.
Shopping Before (or Instead of) the Show
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Major shows Connecticut quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from Connecticut:
QuiltCon
Raleigh, NC · Feb 25–28, 2027
The premier modern quilting convention — bold solids, negative space, and the cutting edge of contemporary patchwork.
AQS QuiltWeek Paducah
Paducah, KY · Apr 22–25
The longest-running major quilt show in America — Paducah is the spiritual home of the AQS and a bucket-list trip for serious quilters.
Houston International Quilt Festival
Houston, TX · Nov 12–15
The largest quilt show in the world — 1,000+ vendor booths, thousands of quilts, 50,000+ attendees.
FAQ about Connecticut quilt shows
What major quilt shows are in Connecticut?+
Connecticut hosts 2 quilt shows in our directory: AQS QuiltWeek New England, Southern Connecticut Modern Quilt Guild. Each has its own page with dates, venue and a link to the organizer.
Where is the closest major quilt show to Connecticut?+
The next quilt show in Connecticut is AQS QuiltWeek New England in Hartford.
Are there quilt guilds in Connecticut?+
Yes — Connecticut has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active Connecticut guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.
What about quilt shops in Connecticut?+
See our Connecticut quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Connecticut also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.
More Connecticut quilting
Run a quilt show? Dates change every year and organizers are the only reliable source, so add or update your show. Listings can be corrected or removed at any time, no account needed.