Massachusetts has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Massachusetts is home to the first public park, first subway, and first public library. 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.

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Shopping Before (or Instead of) the Show

Vendor booths at Massachusetts shows carry the same kinds of fabric you can shop online any time — handy if the show is months away or you can't make the trip.

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Major shows Massachusetts quilters travel for

The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from Massachusetts:

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 Massachusetts quilt shows

What major quilt shows are in Massachusetts?+

Massachusetts hosts 6 quilt shows in our directory: Quilt Shops and shop hops in Massachusetts, Concord Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Thimbles & Friends Quilt Show, The Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild, Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod, Quinobequin Guild. Each has its own page with dates, venue and a link to the organizer.

Where is the closest major quilt show to Massachusetts?+

The next quilt show in Massachusetts is Quilt Shops and shop hops in Massachusetts in Market Street Lowell.

Are there quilt guilds in Massachusetts?+

Yes — Massachusetts has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active Massachusetts guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.

What about quilt shops in Massachusetts?+

See our Massachusetts quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Massachusetts also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.

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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.

Quilt Shows by State

Quilt Shows in Massachusetts

6 quilt shows in Massachusetts — guild shows, festivals and national events.

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