The Best of the Region’s Quilt Guilds
Pay What You Wish
On view August 15 through September 9, 2023
Summer Celebration of New England Quilts 2023 showcases works from the many dynamic quilt guilds located in the New England region. The Supporting Guilds of the NEQM were tasked with selecting one quilt made by a member(s) to display in this biennial exhibition. The NEQM is excited to present this array of vibrant, distinctive and finely crafted quilts.
Visitors to our Summer Celebration are invited to vote for their favorite quilt. At the exhibition’s conclusion, the guild with the most votes will be honored with the opportunity to host an exhibition of its members’ work in the NEQM Genre Gallery next year.
Other Lowell cultural partners within walking distance to the NEQM have joined the celebration by hosting their own free quilt and fiber arts exhibitions. When planning your visit, allow ample time to visit their sites as well.
During this community event, admission to the NEQM is voluntary. “Pay What You Wish” allows everyone the opportunity to learn and find inspiration. We encourage students, seniors, caregivers, those without employment, and anyone deterred by general admission fees to join our Summer Celebration of New England Quilts.
Our Partners
Arts League of Lowell
The Fabric of Life: A 3-D Exhibition of Fiber Art
On view through September 17, 2023
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 4 PM
307 Market Street · Lowell, MA 01852
NEQM Exhibition Preview
![Greater Hartford Quilt Guild - (Quilt Detail) In William’s Garden - Quilt top made by Barbara Menasian / Quilted by Vicki Close](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b474472cc8fed56f6a0b5a5/1691839453261-FLPY1PYWE7CSHKZUL2B1/Image%231.jpg)
![Greater Hartford Quilt Guild - In William’s Garden - Quilt top made by Barbara Menasian / Quilted by Vicki Close](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b474472cc8fed56f6a0b5a5/1691839444371-U0KOBWCXLK8EK4XKQZMR/Image%232.jpg)
![Ninigret Quilters - Ruby Jubilee Raffle Quilt - Quilt top made by Tina Craig / Quilted by Pat Harrison](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b474472cc8fed56f6a0b5a5/1691839462044-2IZXQV83EJ5R97ORR8QL/Image%233.jpg)
![Quilters by the Sea - Sea Life - Sandra Cronauer-Mitra](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b474472cc8fed56f6a0b5a5/1691839469643-8FMQSZF776L2CWJXNHLM/Image%234.jpg)
![Hands Across The Valley Quilt Guild - Melon Sky - Ann Feitelson](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b474472cc8fed56f6a0b5a5/1691839476835-7GDWIK09NUOXN182BTHL/Image%235.jpg)
![Essex County Needlecraft Guild - Golden Jubilee Enchanted Garden - Quilt top made by Essex County Needlecraft Guild's Membership / Quilted by Mary Aslop of Prairie Quilting, LLC](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b474472cc8fed56f6a0b5a5/1691839484679-SX1K0XWWIO4D52PXWLDT/Image%236.jpg)
![Farmington Valley Quilt Guild - Peaks & Valleys - Quilt top made by Caroline Berman / Quilted by Julia Larina](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b474472cc8fed56f6a0b5a5/1691839487888-9B9GZDJUTSW1IN09D5SI/Image%237.jpg)
![Wayside Quilters Guild - The Summer of Red Dragonflies - Marianne Hatton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b474472cc8fed56f6a0b5a5/1691839501699-UX1UKDGF3FOOAW6RRGTF/Image%238.jpg)
![Souhegan Valley Quilters Guild - (Quilt Detail) Basket Case - Sheri Nemerson](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b474472cc8fed56f6a0b5a5/1691839629168-42NXBBJBRXGECCFSS75C/Image%239.jpg)