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Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in Rhode Island
1 quilt show in Rhode Island — guild shows, festivals and national events.
Quilt shows in Rhode Island
Quilting in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Rhode Island is the smallest state but has over 400 miles of coastline. 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 Rhode Island quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from Rhode Island:
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 Rhode Island quilt shows
What major quilt shows are in Rhode Island?+
Rhode Island hosts 1 quilt show in our directory: Narragansett Bay Quilters. Each has its own page with dates, venue and a link to the organizer.
Where is the closest major quilt show to Rhode Island?+
The next quilt show in Rhode Island is Narragansett Bay Quilters in East Greenwich.
Are there quilt guilds in Rhode Island?+
Yes — Rhode Island has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active Rhode Island guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.
What about quilt shops in Rhode Island?+
See our Rhode Island quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Rhode Island also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.
More Rhode Island 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.