Quilt Exhibits

Enjoy our full quilt exhibits at your own pace from the comfort of your home. The galleries feature high-resolution images and detailed information about the quilts from this year’s challenges, special exhibits and a showcase of previous years’ Quilt Contest Best of Show award-winners.

Flower pattern quilt with blue ribbon pinned to it

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Quilt Contest Winners Showcase

Over the years, countless amazing quilts have been entered into The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Quilt Contest. Now is your chance to once again enjoy the Best of Show quilts from the 2005-2020 Quilt Contests!

100 Years of Art Deco Quilt Challenge

Each year, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show hosts a themed challenge. In this year’s 100 Years of Art Deco Quilt Challenge, quilts all incorporate an Art Deco theme. Get lost in the decadent details found in this year’s 100 Years of Art Deco quilts! All quilts are made from fabrics that represent the Art Deco theme, which includes geometric forms, bold outlines, zigzags and more! Download a list of the 100 Years of Art Deco Quilt Challenge winners and exhibitors.

Panel Quilt Challenge

This year, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show offered a second themed challenge. The Panel Quilt Challenge quilts all incorporate pre-printed fabric panels. Immerse yourself in this collection of quilts created with the main design made from fabric panels. Find inspiration for your next quilt project! Download a list of the Panel Quilt Challenge winners and exhibitors.

Kids’ Quilt Challenge

Be wowed by the amazing creations from youth quilters ages 15 and under! This annual contest is sponsored by Nancy Zieman Productions.

Modern Mini Quilt Challenge

Enjoy this unique collection of mini quilts that have a modern twist! All quilts in this exhibit measure 24” square or less.

Racism: In the Face of Hate We Resist

Presented by Textile Center and Women of Color Quilters Network

“Art can speak things that can’t always be said with words.” – curator Carolyn L. Mazloomi

This international juried exhibit of 63 quilts shares the stories of resistance and fortitude that have been integral to the survival of Black people in America.

This exhibit is part of the Textile Center and Women of Color Quilters Network’s We Are the Story initiative. A book by curator Carolyn Mazloomi featuring more than 100 quilts from this series of exhibits is available for purchase at textilecentermn.org/product/wearethestory-book.