2025 The Festival of Quilts

2025 The Festival of Quilts

Exhibition Information
The Festival of Quilts is an annual celebration of patchwork, quilting, and applique. Recognized as Europe’s leading event of its kind, it serves as a platform for quiltmakers of all skill levels to showcase their work and engage with a global community. The exhibition aims to promote and encourage all aspects of the craft, providing a space for creative exchange and freedom of expression. In addition to a massive display of quilts, the festival features an extensive program of lectures, workshops, and demonstrations, offering attendees a wide range of opportunities to learn and be inspired.

Exhibition Categories
The festival hosts the world's largest open quilting competition, featuring a diverse array of categories to celebrate every style. These categories include Contemporary, Modern, Traditional, Pictorial, and Miniature Quilts. There are also specific sections for Group Quilts and those created by Novice Quilters and Young Quilters. The competition further acknowledges technical excellence through overlay awards for skills such as hand quilting, machine quilting, and thread mastery. This wide range of categories ensures that all forms of quilting are represented and celebrated.