30 Jul – 2 Aug 2027 · Marston Green, GB

The Festival of Quilts 2026

20 years on and it’s now the biggest quilting show in Europe, featuring workshops, talks, demos, Textile Galleries from world-renowned artists, one of the world’s largest quilt competitions, a huge range of quilt materials, 200+ brands to shop from, and so much more!

Last updated October 4, 2026

Dates: 30 Jul – 2 Aug 2027
Venue: National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham)
Location: Marston Green, GB
Frequency: Annual
Audience: Mixed
Duration: 4 days
Scale: International
Exhibitors: 263Estimate

Fashion & ApparelArts, Crafts & HobbiesRetail & Consumer GoodsHome, Furniture & Interiors

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About The Festival of Quilts 2026

The Festival of Quilts 2026 is an international trade fair for the Fashion & Apparel and Arts, Crafts & Hobbies industries, taking place in Marston Green, United Kingdom. The 2027 edition runs 30 Jul – 2 Aug 2027 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham). It brings together an estimated 263 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 256 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

202630 Jul – 2 Aug 2026

Venue

National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham)

Pendigo Way, Marston Green, B401NT, B40 1PA Marston Green, England, GB

Who exhibits at The Festival of Quilts 2026

We've captured 256 exhibitors for The Festival of Quilts 2026 (roster as of 2026). They span 10 countries, 53% of them based outside the United Kingdom.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

United Kingdom47%·22
United States23%·11
Germany13%·6
Japan4%·2
Austria2%·1

Based on 47 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

Textile Fashion73%·27
Machinery Manufacturing27%·10
Software It5%·2
Cosmetics3%·1
Energy Electronics3%·1

Based on 37 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

66%Class Cof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Strongly exclusive — most exhibitors skip the other events we track, giving this show a distinct roster.

Cross-referenced against 256 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

53%Class Dof exhibitors are based abroad

Regionally international — neighbouring countries alongside a strong home base.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed100%·1

listed companies

Large enterprises0%·0

1,000+ employees

Of 1 exhibitors whose company size we know.

The Festival of Quilts 2026 2027 exhibitor list

The The Festival of Quilts 2026 exhibitor list currently counts 250+ indexed companies. They span industries including textile-fashion. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

Company

Industry

Location

CCherrywood Fabrics
textile-fashion
Baxter, DE
LLegit Kits
textile-fashion
Oklahoma City, US
SSew Kind of Wonderful
textile-fashion
Spanish Fork, US
SSewing Party
textile-fashion
Irvine, IE
AApliQuick
textile-fashion
Sant Feliu De Guíxols, ES

Sewing-Sanctuary
Craft Yourself Silly
Woodland Trust
WonderFil Specialty Threads
Riley Blake Designs
Jenkingwell
Barnyarns
TextileArtist
STARDOM
Dots 'n' Stripes
POS System & Credit Card Readers
MediaOptions
Janome
Cloth Atelier
Crafty Baba Fabric
Fabric and Quilting, Shop Online
Stitch N Time
WeAllSew
Husqvarna Viking
Specialized Hand Tools and Instruments

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Festival of Quilts 2026 2027?

The Festival of Quilts 2026 2027 runs 30 Jul – 2 Aug 2027 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham).

Where is The Festival of Quilts 2026 held?

The Festival of Quilts 2026 is held at National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham) in Marston Green, United Kingdom.

How many exhibitors does The Festival of Quilts 2026 have?

The Festival of Quilts 2026 counts an estimated 263 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 256 exhibiting companies so far.

Who exhibits at The Festival of Quilts 2026?

Indexed exhibitors include Cherrywood Fabrics, Legit Kits, Sew Kind of Wonderful and Sewing Party. The event spans the Fashion & Apparel, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Retail & Consumer Goods sectors.

Is The Festival of Quilts 2026 worth attending?

The Festival of Quilts 2026 is an international trade show for the Fashion & Apparel and Arts, Crafts & Hobbies industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 263 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

How do I get the The Festival of Quilts 2026 exhibitor list?

Event Scout has indexed 256 companies exhibiting at The Festival of Quilts 2026 so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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