Washington has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Washington grows more apples than any other state in the nation. 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 Washington 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 Washington quilters travel for

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

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 Washington quilt shows

What major quilt shows are in Washington?+

Washington hosts 8 quilt shows in our directory: Quiltfest Northwest Quilt Show, Washington State Quilters, Sewing & Stitchery Expo, Crystal Quilters of Enumclaw, Surrounded by Color, Tri-City Quilters’ Guild, Camano Island Quilters, Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club. Each has its own page with dates, venue and a link to the organizer.

Where is the closest major quilt show to Washington?+

The next quilt show in Washington is Quiltfest Northwest Quilt Show in Vancouver.

Are there quilt guilds in Washington?+

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

What about quilt shops in Washington?+

See our Washington quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Washington 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.