2024 International Quilt Festival/Houston Brings Works of Wonder to the Public at Major Event

  • More than 1,200 quilts on display in 29 exhibits, plus the Festival Judged Show. Full list HERE.
  • A slate of more than 275 classes, lectures, and events with 75+ teachers. Full list HERE.
  • Over 250+ exhibitors with 600+ shopping booths with quilts, fabrics, patterns, sewing machines, tools, books, and more! Full list HERE.

Follow this link for classes ranging from DISAPPEARING PATCHWORK with Barbara Black to FLOWER POWER COLLAGE with Phyllis Cullen, BOHO BLOOMS with Laura Heine, and many, many more.

Tickets online at https://www.quilts.com/. Prices range from $15 to $58. Advance purchase available.

As Quilts, Inc. prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Quilt Festival and 45th of International Quilt Market in a couple of months, the company has already announced dates for the 2025 fall editions of both shows.

Quilt Market will take place October 4-6, 2025 (with Schoolhouse/Sample Spree on October 3), and Quilt Festival will be held from October 9-12, 2025 (with Preview Night on October 8 and classes/events beginning on October 6).

These dates are earlier than the shows have been traditionally held on the calendar. Both will continue to take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in the company’s hometown of Houston, Texas.

“While we’re very focused on our anniversary shows this year and producing the best trade and consumer experiences possible, we’re also always looking to the future,” says Quilts, Inc. President and CEO Karey Bresenhan, also the Director Emeritus of both events. “And scheduling the shows earlier at least answers one request I’ve heard over the years. Now, everyone can be home for Halloween!”

International Quilt Festival/Houston (1975-Present)

The International Quilt Festival is the largest annual quilt show in the U.S. and takes place each fall in Houston, Texas. Festival regularly attracts more than 40,000 people from over 25 countries all around the world. There’s shopping at more than 700 booths for quilts, fabric, supplies, and crafts, along with 350 classes and lectures for all experience levels. Festival features more than 1,200 quilts and unique works of textile art on display. More information on all social media platforms and on the Quilt Festival YouTube Channel.

Photos courtesy of International Quilt Festival/Houston unless otherwise noted