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  • About Us & Membership
  • Monthly Guild Meetings
  • Community Giving
  • 2025 Quilt Show
  • Classes, Programs & W
  • Merchant Mall
  • Area Quilting Activities
  • Block of the Month
  • Newsletters
  • Photo Gallery
  • Quilt Retreats & Tours
  • Hacks, Tips & Tricks
  • Published Guild Members
  • Member Spotlight

Area Quilting Activities

Museums & Exhibits

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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.


Pat Pauly: Unfolding Years

On View June 24 through September 20, 2025


It's Not Easy Getting Green- Selections from the Permanent Collection 

On View June 24 through September 20, 2025


Artist's Talk with Guest Speaker Pat Pauly

Saturday, August 23, 2025

11:00am to Noon


Summer Celebration-A free community festival

On View August 12 to September 6, 2025 


Light & Movement- Works by Marianne R. Williamson

On View August 12 to September 6, 2025 


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

The exhibition will be displayed in the Billings Farm Historic Barn gallery from June 28 – September 1, 2025.  Open daily from  10:00 am - 5:00 pm The exhibition is included with admission to Billings Farm & Museum.  


Admission: $12 – $19
$19: Adults ages 16 – 61
$16: Seniors ages 62 and over
$12: Children ages 3 – 15
Free: Children ages 2 and under 

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. 

2025 Quilt Shows

Lempster Historical Society Quilt Show

Mysterious Quilt Journey – Laconia, NH

September 12 – 21, 2025

Belnap Mill

25 Beacon St. East
Laconia, NH 


As an “opening act” to the Harvest of Quilt Shows, everyone is encouraged to enjoy the Mysterious Quilt Journey in downtown Laconia, featuring themed quilts displayed in dozens of businesses. From September 12 through September 21, take a journey downtown, and collect a Mysterious Quilt Journey quilt block from each participating merchant. 


Bring the blocks to the quilt show for a chance to win prizes (with paid adult admission). 

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The Big E Quilt Show-Springfield MA

September 12 – September 28

The Big E 

1305 Memorial Avenue

West Springfield, MA 01089


Adults $16, Children $10 in advance; Adults $20, Children $12 at the gate. Receive free tickets with entries to one of the contests. Ages 5 & under are free and do not need a ticket.


Open during normal Big E hours.

Handicap accessible Parking: On and off-site parking available. 

Food: Large variety of food vendors to select from.

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Bennington Quiltfest– Bennington, VT

September 13-14, 2025

Mount Anthony Union Middle School

747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201 

9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Admission: $10 


Presented by the Quiet Valley Quilters’ Guild; Our show features new quilts, featured quilter Maria Ferri Cousins on-site with free lectures both days, 2025 guild ‘miniature’ challenge quilts, a special exhibit of Semi quincentennial quilts, vendors, raffle quilt and baskets, and a consignment and gift boutique. The on-site Quiltfest Café serves breakfast and lunch each day. The café features homemade breakfast sandwiches, pastries, soups, quiche and gourmet sandwiches. 

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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

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Merrimack Valley Quilters Quilt Show-Newburyport MA

September 26 – September 27

Hope Community Church

11 Hale Street

Newburyport, MA 01950

9:00am to 4:00pm

This is a quilt show with something for everyone – vendors, penny raffle, silent auction, demonstrations, handmade boutique, a white elephant room, and over 150 awesome juried and non-juried quilts for viewing. 


Handicap accessible Parking: Plenty of parking at the church and adjacent parking lot. Food: Luncheons, snacks, and beverages are available for sale. 


Admission: $10 (Discount for busloads of 10 or more)

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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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“Wrapped in Comfort in the Garden” Quilt Show- Hanover MA

October 18 – October 19

Cardinal Cushing Center

Sister Shawn Center Gym

405 Washington Street

Hanover, MA 02339


Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 10-4 Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10-3
Admission: $10 (Children under 12 free)


Presented by Crosstown Quilters Guild

Quilts on Display, Raffle Quilt and Baskets, Vendors, and Handcrafted Boutique Items.

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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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Seminars

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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