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Original Sewing and Quilt Expo

The Original Sewing & Quilt Expo returns with three full days of creativity, education, and inspiration—everything sewing, quilting, machine embroidery, and more!

Start your week early with full-day workshops on Wednesday, perfect for turning your visit into a multi-day retreat. Then dive into a packed schedule featuring expert-led classes for every level, from beginner to advanced, covering quilting, embroidery, fashion, techniques, and more. Classes are filling quickly, so register soon to secure your favorites.

Quilty Pleasures Await

• Over 500 quilts on display from 13 stunning collections—walk the aisles, get your steps in, and immerse yourself in the artistry of master quiltmakers.
• 50+ free presentations, demonstrations, and trunk shows across two stages—no advance tickets required, all included with Expo admission.

Shop & Discover

• Explore a vibrant Vendor floor stocked with fabrics, laces, trims, buttons, notions, rulers, and the latest sewing and quilting machines.
• Meet industry experts, discover unique tools and patterns, and find everything you need for your next project.

Once a year, the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo brings together passionate makers for hands-on learning, exciting shopping, and endless inspiration. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, expand your skills, and reignite your love for the sewing arts.

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Event Details

Thursday, September 24, 2026 – Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00am-5:00pm
Fredericksburg Convention Center, Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, USA