September 17, 2027 – 9:00 AM – September 18, 2027 – 5:00 PM EDT The tradition lives on this Columbus Day weekend, with our30th Annual Quilt and Needle Arts Show. Our historic 1794 Meetinghouse is sure to impress when it showcases unique textile works of art, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Shop for the latest offerings of our wonderful vendors and the First Church boutique. Bring your appetite to enjoy homemade soups and pies in our café. Be sure to buy your raffle tickets for a chance to win one of six prizes, with our queen size quilt as the first prize. The drawing is at 4 pm on October 11th. If you would like to enter your quilt(s) or needle art in the show, visit our website for an application firstchurchehct.org or email contact@firstchurcheh.org for additional information. Please share with members of your group. Show Hours: Saturday 10/10/2025 10am to 5pm Sunday 10/11/2025 Noon to 4p
How big is it?
Sized like a quilt, from a charm square of people up to a king-size national show.
- CharmA tiny gathering — a dozen people, a pop-up, or a sit-and-sew.
- CribA small local meetup or shop night.
- TwinA guild meeting, workshop, or shop event.
- DoubleA city or county show.
- QueenA regional show or festival.
- KingA national or international quilt show.