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Who? What? Where?
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Places to go....quilts and fiber art to see! Is your quilt in an exhibit? Do you know of an upcoming show? Tell us right away so we can add to this page. Email info to EBHQ Web Support. |
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Through June 30 Tuesday - Sunday: 10am-3pm Artist Reception June 14, 1-3pm |
Bay Quilts features the work of Fern Royce, Northern California quilt artist, teacher, passionate advocate for liberated quilting and an EBHQ member. Inspired by antique quilts, humble textiles, and the improvisational traditions of quiltmaking, Fern creates work that feels both timeless and fresh. Her quilts honor tradition while embracing creativity, curiosity, and playfulness. Located at 5327 Jacuzzi St, Suite C3 Richmond. More here. |
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Through August 23 11am-8pm, Wednesday 11am-5pm, Thursday thru Sunday |
Gather Tender Night, a major solo exhibition of 15 intricate, monumental, hand-woven textile works by artist: Diedrick Brackens (CCA faculty member and acclaimed textile artist). that explore themes of tenderness, migration, and the natural world. free admission on Wednesday. Located at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (701 Mission St., San Francisco). |
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Through October 11
Hours: Weds-Sun 11am–5pm Thursdays: 22am-8pm |
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) will stage a major retrospective for Bay Area artist Mildred Howard, titled "The Poetics of Memory." Howard earned her MFA in textile arts from JFK University. The exhibit will include sculptures depicting four men who were advocates for slavery of Black and Indigenous people in California: Francis Scott Key, Junípero Serra, Peter Burnett, and William Gwin, which Howard wrapped in red fabric. Located at the Great Hall, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland. More info here. |
| June 13, Saturday, 9am-4pm |
Foothill Quilters is having a country store; member sellers are cleaning out their stash so purchasers can get fabulous bargains. Fabric, supplies, notions, gifts, completed and uncompleted projects and more. Location: upstairs at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East Street, Auburn. More info here. |
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June 27-28 Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday 10 am-4pm |
Ocean Wave Quilters of Fort Bragg Quilt Show. See quilts, vendors, demonstrations and raffle baskets, Admission $10; Children 12 and under free. Located at Dana Gray Elementary School, 1197 E. Chestnut St., Fort Bragg. More info here. |
July 11, 2026 Saturday: 9a-4p | The world's largest outdoor quilt exhibition will be held in Sisters, Oregon, showcasing over 1,000 fiber art masterpieces draped across the downtown area. Cost: free to attend, though donations aare accepted. Location: Throughout downtown Sisters, Oregon. More info here. |
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August 1-Jan 6, 2027
Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm Reception July 31 |
HERALDING, Sixty-Five Plus Artists from the Collection of Berkeley resident Forrest L. Merrill: A HandWork 2026 exhibition. All media are represented including clay, metal, glass, fiber, wood, and mixed media. Admission: $12–$15 for adults, lower rates for seniors, students, and youth. Location: Fresno Art Museum, in the Fig, Duncan, and Hallowell Galleries, 2233 North First Street, Fresno. |
| August 8th, Saturday, 8am-5pm |
Join Carquinez Straits Stitchers at the 2026 Benicia Peddlers Fair on 1st Street: They'll have quilts and other small items for sale such as microwave bowl cozies, seasonally themed table runners & placemats, bags, wallets and more, at this massive outdoor fair featuring 300 select dealers. Admission free, parking can be found along the First Street Promenade, side streets, and at public lots. Located at Downtown Benicia. |
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Virtual Exhibit: Thurs, Aug 13 – Sat, Oct 3 Physical Exhibition Dates: Thurs,Aug. 20-Sat.,Oct. 3, 12-5pm Reception: Fri, Aug. 28 (7 – 9pm) |
56th Annual Textile Exhibition: features a diverse range of contemporary and traditional fiber art from Bay Area and Northern California artists: intricate quilted wall hangings, sculptural pieces, wearable art, embroidery, and hand-dyed fabrics. Located at the Olive Hyde Art Guild, 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont |
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Welcome Dinner: Sun., Aug. 16 Workshop Dates: August 17–20 Classes daily 9am - 4:30pm |
Quilt Show Reno 2026 presents their First Annual Retreat with Laura Heine at beautiful Lake Tahoe. Enjoy 4 inspiring days of quilting, community, creativity, and unforgettable memories. Includes: Five nights accommodations, All meals (Sunday dinner – Friday breakfast), Collage quilting classes (all skill levels welcome), Games, giveaways, gift bags, pop-up quilt shop, and trunk shows. Location: Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, Lake Tahoe (Zephyr Cove, NV). More info here. |
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September 16, Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm |
The Mt Tam Quilt Guild (MTQG) will have a booth at the 38th Annual Marin Senior Fair, providing a free display of 60 quilts by members.Their booth will also sell craft items sewn by MTQG members, and a demo of quilt making. Located at Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. |
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September 24-26 Thurs: 10a-5p, Fri: 10a-4p |
Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival: Sewing, Quilting, Needle art and Craft supply, Make n Takes, Free Demos, Daily Door Prizes and Drawings. Free admission, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley AVe, Gate 8m, Pleasanton. More info here. |
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September 27-28 Saturday: 10am-5 Sunday: 10am -4pm |
50 Years of Quilted Memories, presented by the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association: Quilts, Raffle, Vendors, Food, Free Parking. Tickets $12, $15 at the door. New location: Club Sportiva, 521 Charcot Avenue, San Jose. Info here. |
| October 3-4 |
Biannual – Mother Lode Quilters Guild Quilt Show, to be held at the Sutter Creek Auditorium., 18 Main Street, Sutter Creek. Info here. |
| October 10-11 |
Tehachapi Mountain Quilters presents their annual Show. Located at Aspen Builders 105 East E Street Tehachapi. Check back here for more information |
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October 17-18 Saturday & Sunday, 10 a - 4 p |
"Rainbows in Paradise," Biennial Paradise Quilt Show sponsored by Ridge Quilters: Quilt display, boutique and vendors, raffles and lunch. Admission $10. Located at Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Ln, Paradise. More info to come. Check back here for updates. |
| February 5, 2027, 10 a – 4 p |
Califonia Dreamin', Folsom Quilt & Fiber Guild. Location: Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St, Folsom |
| Winter |
Heritage Quilters Guild in Fresno, California. check back here. |