Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in West Virginia
West Virginia doesn't host one of the major national quilt shows in our directory yet. See nearby states or browse the national calendar.
We don't currently track a major national or regional quilt show in West Virginia. Quilters in West Virginia commonly attend shows in neighboring states.
See the full 2026 national calendar →Quilting in West Virginia
West Virginia has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. West Virginia is the only state entirely within the Appalachian Mountains. 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 West Virginia quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from West Virginia:
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 West Virginia quilt shows
What major quilt shows are in West Virginia?+
West Virginia doesn't currently host any of the major national or regional quilt shows in our directory. The state has its own quilt guilds and local shows — check your local quilt shop or guild for nearby events. Quilters in West Virginia commonly travel to neighboring states for major shows.
Where is the closest major quilt show to West Virginia?+
For quilters in West Virginia, the closest major shows are typically QuiltCon (Raleigh, NC each February), AQS QuiltWeek Paducah (Kentucky in April), Houston International Quilt Festival (November), and the regional AQS shows. See the full national directory for distance and dates.
Are there quilt guilds in West Virginia?+
Yes — West Virginia has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active West Virginia guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.
What about quilt shops in West Virginia?+
See our West Virginia quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. West Virginia also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.