Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in Michigan
1 major quilt show in Michigan for 2026 — dates, locations, and what to expect.
Major Michigan quilt shows in 2026
Quilting in Michigan
Michigan has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline of any state. 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 Michigan quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from Michigan:
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 Michigan quilt shows
What major quilt shows are in Michigan?+
Michigan hosts 1 major quilt show that we track: AQS QuiltWeek Grand Rapids. Each is listed above with 2026 dates and details. Michigan also has dozens of state guild shows and local exhibits that are not in this directory.
Where is the closest major quilt show to Michigan?+
The closest major quilt show in Michigan itself is AQS QuiltWeek Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids.
Are there quilt guilds in Michigan?+
Yes — Michigan has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active Michigan guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.
What about quilt shops in Michigan?+
See our Michigan quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Michigan also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.