New England Quilt Museum
Cheshire Quilters Guild is a supporting member of the museum that is located in Lowell, MA. As a supporting member we are given a limited number of free passes each year for members to use. If you are not a personal member of NEQM please ask Joanne Tong, our NEQM representative for a free pass and get a couple of guild members together and plan a fun day trip together! Additional benefits are described if you click on the photo to the left.
8 Shattuck Street, Lowell, MA 01852
978-452-4207
Regular Admission - $9
Hours: Call before going to be sure they are open.
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Closed Sundays and Mondays
HOLIDAY CLOSURES 2026
July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve
Thimble Pleasures Quilt Show
March 14-15, 2026
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
Blackstone Valley Tech High School
65 Pleasant Street
Upton, MA 01568
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Burlington Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Save the Date April 2026
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00pm
Location:
Knights of Columbus
112 Middlesex Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
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County Line Guild Quilt Show
April 11 - 12, 2026
Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location:
Fuller Middle School
31 Flagg Drive
Framingham, MA 01702
ADMISSION
$10 adults
$8 for seniors 65+ and youth ages 6-16
Children 5 and under free
FREE PARKING
Handicap accessible
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Marathon Quilters Quilt Show “A Thread Runs Through It”
April 11 – April 12, 2026
Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Admission - $10.00; children are free
Location:
Hopkinton Center for the Arts
98 Hayden Rowe
Hopkinton, MA 01748
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New England Quilt Expo 2026
April 8 - 11, 2026
Location:
Center of NH Expo, Double Tree by Hilton
Manchester Downtown,
700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Classes: Start Wednesday, April 8th 2026
Quilt Show and Vendors Hours:
Thursday, April 9th, 9am-5pm
Friday, April 10th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, April 11th, 9m-3pm
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Hannah Dustin Quilters Guild Quilt Show
April 24 – April 25, 2026
Location:
Hudson Community Center
12 Lions Avenue
Hudson, NH 03051
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Pioneer Valley Quilt Guilds "Up Up & Away Quilt Show"
May 1 – May 3, 2026
Friday, 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location:
Springfield Elks Lodge #61
440 Tiffany Street
Springfield MA 01108
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Chelmsford Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show
May 16 – 17, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 17, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Chelmsford Senior Center
75 Groton Road (Route 40)
North Chelmsford, MA
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Quilters’ Connection Member Quilt Show
Save the Date April 25-26, 2026
Location:
Arlington Town Hall
730 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
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Amoskeag Quilters Guild Biennial Quilt Show Tomorrow’s Heirlooms: “It’s a Block Party!”
Sat. and Sun., May 16 - 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Manchester Memorial High School
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH
Multi-Day Admission: $10 - Under 12 Free
Accessible Venue/Ample Parking
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Vermont Quilt Show
June 18 – June 20, 2026
Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location:
Doubletree Expo Center
870 Williston Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
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2026 A Vermont Quilt Sampler Exhibition
Billings Farm & Museum & A Vermont Quilt Sampler Exhibition
June 27 - September 7, 2026 Open Daily 10:00AM – 5:00PM
The 40th Quilt Exhibition will feature approximately 50 quilts, highlighting a diverse range of skills, styles, and techniques, including utility quilts, modern quilts, and everything in between.
The selection committee, led by the Billings Farm & Museum curatorial team, will prioritize quilts that tell a compelling story. Special consideration will be given to youth and first-time quilters, recognizing their role in preserving and furthering this timeless art.
Submit Your Quilt!
Submissions Are Open Online Until March 31!
Submissions are open to quilters from all of Vermont and we will also accept submissions from neighboring state quilters who are members of Vermont-based quilt guilds. Quilts completed after January 1, 2024, queen-sized or smaller will be eligible.
See their website for quilt submission forms.
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