Quilt Happenings in New England

04/26/2026

I vended at this show for many years. It is one of a few shows that are sponsored by a guild, that is held every year, instead of every other year. The Bennington Museum is home to the famous "Dear Jane" quilt and if I recall correctly, the quilt is only on display a few days before and after the show. Well worth the trip. Bennington is a lovely "college town" in southern Vermont. Lots of great shops and restaurants. They used to host a vintage car show and craft show at the same time as the quilt show, but that may have changed. I will try to find out more details and update this post. There are many quilts and vendors at the show and lots of nearby places as well. If you are planning to stay over night, now is not too early to book reservations. There are not that many hotels, B & B's, etc. and things are often booked repeated each year for the show. It is always a lovely drive in Vermont anytime in the fall. Note, I will not be vending at the show this year, 2026.

Mark your calendars for this year's Quiltfest!

04/26/2026

I have seen this quilt in person....and you can too. Visit the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, MA

So much to love and explore through quilt study! Join our community!

Quilt Pictured: “Garden Maze; Ohio Star,” made by Sarah Jane Stoller, 1850-1875. Object #2005.25.E Collection of the New England Quilt Museum (Lowell, MA)
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04/26/2026

I have been a past member of this group and plan to renew my membership. If you are interested in textiles of any kind, especially quilts, you will find the group a great source of education and inspiration. And they even have scholarships and grants. Please pass this information along to others. Thank you, Robin

03/25/2026

This is for all quilters and textile scholars, not for folks only in New England. If you are not a member, I strongly encourage you to join. I have gotten so much from my membership. Not simply knowledge, but friendship and lots of information about events.

03/23/2026

Amoskeag Quilters Guild presents;

2026 Tomorrow's Heirlooms Quilt Show
It's a Block Party!

Saturday & Sunday

10:00 - 4:00pm

May 16th-17th, 2026

Multi-Day Admission: $10

children 12 & under FREE
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Manchester Memorial High School

1 Crusader Way, Manchester, NH

03/05/2026

Sorry this post is so late.

VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Lenna DeMarco has been inducted into the Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame, featured in QuiltFolk, and published extensively on quilt history. Experience her expertise firsthand during the virtual program "The Thread That Runs So True with Lenna DeMarco: Follow the Thread: Exploring 19th Century Quilting Traditions" **THIS FRIDAY** (March 6) from 2:00–3:00 pm EST. Cost is $15.

Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YwaGM5lqqSLCwBuiUjQjJg

Or choose the “Events” tab at vaquiltmuseum.org for more information and to register.

03/02/2026

Celebrate Harriet Powers, a trailblazing quiltmaker whose story quilts preserve faith, folklore and resilience. Her masterpieces now inspire a new Forever® Stamp — honoring her legacy in American folk art.

02/06/2026

Curator’s Gallery Talk
Saturday, February 7, 2026
11:00 AM 12:00 PM
New England Quilt Museum 18 Shattuck St Lowell, MA, 01852

NEQM Curator, Pamela Weeks, invites you to join her for a closer look at the remarkably diverse quilts she selected for this exhibition and explore why blue is the world’s favorite color.

This public program is free to members and included in the price of admission for nonmembers.

January 13 through April 11, 2026

02/05/2026

Again, not exactly New England News, but still exciting when the postal service honors a quilter. Now, just have to get my hands on some of these stamps. Robin Appleberry Fabrics

Harriet Powers was a talented quiltmaker and formerly enslaved woman whose story quilts are celebrated as masterpieces of American folk art. Born on a plantation in Georgia, Powers used her fabric to tell stories inspired by history, faith, and community. Celebrate her legacy with the Harriet Powers stamp.

02/05/2026

Not exactly in New England, but might be of interest, in case you know anyone who might be interested. It can be a remote position. Please pass this info along to others who might be qualified. Robin Appleberry Fabrics

We need your help! The nonprofit Quilt Alliance is seeking an Interim Executive Director and it might be you (or someone you know)!

The Quilt Alliance seeks an experienced Interim Executive Director to provide leadership and operational continuity during a period of transition. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Interim Executive Director will work to guide the organization for approximately 9–12 months (or longer, as needed).

This fully remote role requires a collaborative leader who can effectively coordinate across a diverse network of board members, partners, contractors, and supporters, while stewarding the organization’s programs, communications, and resources. Application deadline is February 28. Learn more here: https://quiltalliance.org/interim-executive-director/