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.
Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon Exhibition
On View May 6 through August 9, 2025
Pat Pauly: Unfolding Years
On View June 24 through September 20, 2025
It's Not Easy Getting Green
On View June 24 through September 20, 2025
Artist's Talk with Guest Speaker Pat Pauly
Saturday, August 23, 2025
11:00am to Noon
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 2025
July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve
2025 A Vermont Quilt Sampler Exhibition
Submissions will be open to quilters from all of Vermont and new this year, we will also accept submissions from neighboring state quilters who are members of Vermont-based quilt guilds. Quilts completed after January 1, 2023, queen-sized or smaller will be eligible.
We will select approximately 50 quilts based on their visual appeal, the stories behind them, and the way they work as a group for an exhibition.
Submissions Accepted Monday, March 3 – Sunday, March 30
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The exhibition will be displayed in the Billings Farm Historic Barn gallery from June 28 – September 1, 2025. The exhibition is included with admission to Billings Farm & Museum.
Quilting Guild Days
On select weekends, local quilting guilds will demonstrate quilting techniques, present quilts by guild members, and answer questions about quilting. The 2025 dates include:
- Saturday, July 12: Twin State Modern Quilt Guild
- Saturday, July 19: Northern Lights Quilt Guild
- Saturday, August 9: Heart of the Land Quilt Guild
- Saturday, August 16: Delectable Mountain Quilt Guild
Fuller Craft Museum
Art Evolved: Intertwined is a collaboration between Studio Art Quilt Associates and the National Basketry Organization. After a rigorous jurying process, 59 artists from both organizations were invited to participate in this conversation, which highlights the enduring connections between quilting and basketry, as well as the relationship between beauty and functionality.
March 1 – August 31, 2025
Tuesday – Sunday, 10AM – 5PM
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
508-588-6000
Regular Admission - FREE
HOLIDAY CLOSURES 2025
Closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Open from 10AM – 3PM on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Pine Tree Quilters Guild presents Maine Quilts 2025
July 23 – 26, 2025
Augusta Civic Center
76 Community Drive
Augusta, ME
Wed. 7-9 pm, Thurs-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4
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Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod Quilt Show
July 30 – August 1, 2025
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA
Hours:
10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Wednesday & Thursday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm on Friday
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The Art of the Quilt Biennial Quilt Show
September 13 – October 16 , 2025
Library Arts Center, Richards Free Library
58 North Main Street
Newport, NH 03773
Presented by Soo-Nipi Quilt Guild
Hours:
Tuesdays thru Fridays 11:00AM to 4:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
September 8th from 5PM to 7 PM
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Silver City Quilt Guild Show
47th Annual Harvest of Quilts Show
SAVE THE DATE: September 27 – 28, 2025
Lakes Region Community College
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH
Presented by Belknap Mill Quilters Guild
More information to follow
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Quilting in the "Land of Milk & Honey" Quilt Show
October 11 – October 12, 2025
Middlebury Recreational Center
154 Creek Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10am to 5pm
Sunday, October 12, 2025 10am to 3pm
Admission $7.00 & Under 12 are free
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Chickadee Quilters 44th Annual Quilt Show
October 11-12, 2025
Stevens Brook Elementary School
14 Frances Bell Drive
Bridgton, ME 04009
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Sunday, October 12, 2025
10AM to 4PM Daily
Admissions $10 (Cash)
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Crazy Quilters of Cape Cod Quilt Show & Sale
Sunday, October 12, 2025 Noon-5:00 PM
Gus Canty Community Center
790 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
100 quilts on display, Boutique items, and Raffle Quilt.
Handicap accessible. Ramp at front door.
Parking: Handicap parking at front of building near door.
Food: No food onsite but many local eateries within walking and driving distance.
Admission is Free
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Cocheco Quilters Guild 43rd Quilt Show
October 25-26, 2025 10 am – 4 pm
James W. Foley Memorial Center
150 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867
Come enjoy “Color on Parade” the 43rd Annual Quilt Show hosted by Cocheco Quilters Guild. View over 150 quilts, shop for handmade gifts at the Cocheco Boutique, take a chance to win the exquisite raffle quilt or treats from the Penny Sale. Best of all, shop at our friendly vendors for that perfect fabric, tool, or notion.
Handicap accessible. Entry and exhibits all on a single floor.
Parking: Plenty of free parking
Food: Delicious breakfast, lunch, and snack items from our skilled caterer.
Admission: $10 for both days; Kids under 12 free. Bus group discount
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New England Quilt Seminars Fall 2025
Elevate your quilting skills in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
September 21 - 26, 2025
Featuring:
Betsy Habich: Thread Painting!
Gloria Loughman: Dynamic Landscapes
Jenny K. Lyon: Joyful Free Motion!
Timna Tarr: Stitched Mosaics
September 28 - October 3, 2025
Featuring:
Gloria Loughman: Landscapes with Rhythm
David Owen Hastings: Inspried by Architecture
Jane Sassaman: Abstracting from Nature
David M. Taylor: Animal Artistry through Appliqué
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