Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in Connecticut
1 major quilt show in Connecticut for 2026 — dates, locations, and what to expect.
Major Connecticut quilt shows in 2026
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.
Major shows Connecticut quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from Connecticut:
QuiltCon
Raleigh, NC · Feb 19
The premier modern quilting convention — bold solids, negative space, and the cutting edge of contemporary patchwork.
AQS QuiltWeek Paducah
Paducah, KY · Apr 22
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 19
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 1 major quilt show that we track: AQS QuiltWeek New England. Each is listed above with 2026 dates and details. Connecticut also has dozens of state guild shows and local exhibits that are not in this directory.
Where is the closest major quilt show to Connecticut?+
The closest major quilt show in Connecticut itself 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.