September 17-20th, 2026
Val d’Argent, Alsace, France
A show of colors and memorable textures to learn and admire
A show of colors and memorable textures
Carrefour - The European Quilt Show
Among the world’s top 3 textile arts events, the European Patchwork Meeting offers a wide variety of textile artworks every yearfrom patchwork to embroidery, mixed media, dyeing, crochet and lace: all forms of textile art come together for 4 days of frenzy.
Considered as the cradle of the Amish community, the villages of the Val d’Argent (Alsace) open their most beautiful venues and welcome an unforgettable festival of colors and materials, with each year more than 30 exhibitions of international artists.
The shopping area with more than 4,500 square meters of specialized booths full of supplies, new ideas, and materials presents the latest trends and products from the thread world. And to put the artists’ techniques into practice, there’s nothing better than the workshops and seminars offered each year by renowned teachers.
Over 1.000 works of art, 1 shopping area and more than 20 classes: the European Patchwork Meeting is the annual meeting for all thread lovers.
On the agenda
Discover the artists of this year's show and prepare your visit
On the agenda
Discover the artists of this year's show and prepare your visit
Exhibitions
Every year in September quilters of the world meet at Carrefour – The European Quilt Show! Unique exhibitions by international artists, exciting workshops and retreats, lectures and a vendor area packed with new items: come enjoy this opportunity to celebrate our passion for thread together. Don’t miss out on the latest information by subscribing to our social media accounts and newsletter (at the bottom of this page).
They talk about the Carrefour show
To go see the exhibitions and the surroundings, which are spectacular.
Horacio jackson villalonga
I loved it, interesting encounters, magnificent exhibitions, gives me ideas.
Sylvie Dussen
A unique experience in Europe. Training workshops taught by specialists from around the world. Exhibitions of Art with a capital A, a market where you can find the latest developments in fabric, machines, needles, threads, and essential accessories for any creative sewing job. A beautiful region in the heart of the mountains to visit with […]
Nathalie Leturcq
Exhibitions were all exquisite!
Karin Huysamer
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