Suzy Quilts at QuiltCon 2026
One of my favorite things about this cozy corner of the internet is how real the friendships feel. Even though we’ve never met face-to-face, it somehow feels like we already know each other! If you’ve ever felt that way, too, I have good news: we might get the chance to see each other soon. I'm headed to QuiltCon 2026!
My very first QuiltCon was in 2015, and wow — so much has changed since then, both in the quilting world and in my own life. Wanna see a funny little flashback? Check out this video. I really liked smoky eye shadow. haha!
Between a global pandemic and becoming a parent (three times!), I haven't gotten to go to QuiltCon every year, but my love for this event hasn’t changed one bit. This year I'm extra excited because I'll have my adorable sewing sidekick with me — my four-year-old daughter, Joanna!
If you see us at QuiltCon, please come say hello — and don’t be shy about a hug 🙂
What Is QuiltCon?
If you're new to quilting, you may be wondering what QuiltCon even is. QuiltCon is an annual event and quilt show presented by The Modern Quilt Guild. Each year, QuiltCon brings thousands of quilters together in a different city for a quilt show, fabulous shopping, lectures, and workshops from teachers and designers in the quilt world.
In 2026, QuiltCon will be February 19-22 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The last time QuiltCon was held in Raleigh, attendance was record-breaking with over 25,000 quilters from around the world.
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With how big the crowds are, it can be hard to find people, so I'm going to make it as easy as possible for you to find me! I'll be doing two meet & greets on Friday, February 20, where I would love to connect with you to chat about quilting and take pictures!
Here I am at the 2024 QuiltCon with our Creative Operations Manager, Laura Hopper, and the Aurifil team. We were launching the brand new 8wt Evolve thread collection.
Suzy Quilts Meet & Greets + New Products
Get a free 100% organic cotton tote designed by yours truly! I will have a limited number of tote bags to hand out at my meet and greets, so get there early and grab your bag!
Friday, February 20, 2026
Aurifil @ 11:00AM
Visit the Aurifil booth for a preview of my brand new 50wt Picnic Collection. A limited number of boxes — just 50 — will be available for early purchase before the collection is officially released to stores in May, 2026. Snap a pic with me and get your thread collection signed!
Art Gallery Fabrics at 2:00PM
The 50wt Picnic Collection was designed to coordinate with my upcoming fabric line, Picnic Wovens! To celebrate the new line, meet up with me at the Art Gallery Fabrics booth. Snap another pic or ask me any of your questions about quilting with wovens!
Be the first to get my new thread collection at QuiltCon!
Ten Tutorials To Show Off Your Handmade Style
Show off your sewing skills and handmade style by making these projects for QuiltCon. These ten popular tutorials can be finished before QuiltCon. So break out your favorite fabrics and start sewing today!
At QuiltCon, name tags are printed on thick paper with clip-on lanyards. If you want something a bit more sturdy for your name tag, make our free QuiltCon name tag holder! This project is sized for the printed name tag you'll receive after checking in, and because it's sturdy, it's great for holding stickers and pins.
At QuiltCon, you definitely want a small bag that's easy to carry all of your essential and keeps your hands free. Our upcycled crossbody bag is the perfect solution! Available to subscribers of The Cutting Table, this project uses old jeans but can also be made with your favorite fabrics.
Bring a tote bag for all your QuiltCon shopping! Our star tote uses the Planetarium quilt pattern. It's the perfect tote for QuiltCon because the Planetarium quilt was featured in the juried show at QuiltCon 2024.
Show off your favorite scraps of fabric and stay comfortable at the same time with this free Patchwork Star on Clothes tutorial.
For the most serious QuiltCon shopper, make our oversized tote! This bag is sure to hold the biggest QuiltCon haul. Plus, it uses our popular beginner quilt pattern, Wildflower, and the easiest handles to attach, so it looks impressive but is easy to make.
Get ready for the sunny North Carolina skies with our sunglasses case tutorial, available to subscribers of The Cutting Table. This clever tutorial is so fun, you'll want to make a case for every pair of glasses you own!
One of our most viral tutorials is a fantastic little companion to QuiltCon! Hold your chapstick, stickers to trade, small sewing supplies, or cash in this safe little purse. These are also great to make as gifts for your QuiltCon friends! This pattern is available to subscribers of The Cutting Table.
Everyone loves showing off their quilty style at QuiltCon, and this braided headband tutorial (available in The Cutting Table) is an accessory that will make you stand out. Plus, it's an easy and fast project!
Learn how to turn any shirt that fits you into a petal sleeve shirt that showcases your favorite fabric! This tutorial, available in The Cutting Table, is another way you can join in on the QuiltCon fashion fun without having to make an entire garment.
Travel in style with a jewelry pouch that can hold all your accessories or even act as a travel sewing pouch. And yes, you can sew on an airplane!
These nesting vinyl pouches, available in The Cutting Table, are great for travel. Fill them up with toiletries, or use them for all of your QuiltCon workshop supplies.
Will I See You at QuiltCon 2026?
So, will I see you in Raleigh? Let me know in the comments — I can't wait to say hi!
