Hudson Heritage Quilters
Quilters of the St. Croix River Valley area of Wisconsin and Minnesota gathering together for inspiration, education, and sharing the enjoyment of quilting.
2025 HHQ Quilt Show
Every other year, the Hudson Heritage Quilters host a celebration of creativity, tradition, and community — and you’re invited!
Join us this November for a weekend of color, craft, and connection at the 2025 HHQ Quilt Show. Whether you're a passionate quilter, a curious beginner, or just love beautiful textiles, there's something for everyone. Explore a stunning display of quilts made by HHQ members, shop our boutique and book sale, bid on themed raffle baskets, and cast your vote for viewer's choice awards.
Show Categories:
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Large Pieced Quilts (260" perimeter or more)
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Small Pieced Quilts (under 260" perimeter)
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Appliqué Quilts (hand or machine)
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Home Decor & Accessories (pillows, wall hangings, bags, apparel, etc.)
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2025 Show Challenge: A Modern Twist on a Traditional Block
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2024 Guild Challenge: Seminole Piecing
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Quilts of Valor (limited spots – contact us to reserve)
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Youth Connections: for quilters age 18 and under, connected to an HHQ member
About the Member Show Challenge:
Each year, Hudson Heritage Quilters members are invited to participate in a creative challenge, and the results are always a show favorite! Our 2025 theme is “A Modern Twist on a Traditional Block.” Each member who signs up receives a mystery envelope with one traditional block as their starting point. The finished piece must be no larger than 24" x 24" but how you transform it is entirely up to you.
Special Call to Members: Encourage the young makers in your life to submit a quilt in the Youth Connections category! Whether it's their first project or a joint effort, every youth entry helps nurture the next generation of quilters.
November 8-9, 2025
📍 River Crest Elementary School, Hudson, WI
🕘 Open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days
What Does “Modern”
Mean, Anyway?
Modern quilting is all about personal expression, clean lines, and creative freedom. While there's no single definition, modern quilts often include:
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Bold colors and high contrast
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Creative use of negative space
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Unconventional layout or asymmetry
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Minimalism or graphic impact
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Improvisational piecing or playful scale
Modern quilting doesn’t mean abandoning tradition, it means bending the rules and making them your own. Whether you go minimalist, maximalist, or somewhere in between, your “modern twist” is up to you. There’s no right or wrong — just your imagination at work.
Visitors enjoying the 2023 Quilt Show.
Quilts of Valor
Join us for a heartfelt moment as we proudly presented the Quilts of Valor awards.
These remarkable quilts are lovingly crafted by our HHQ members to bestow upon local veterans who have displayed exceptional valor and service.