Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

There is a magical day each summer when Sisters blossoms in color, as the whole town is wrapped in quilts. That day is Saturday, July 11, the celebration of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS).

The show has put Sisters on the international map for the quilting community — but it has become much more than a single day festival of fabrics. SOQS has become a week-long celebration of the arts and the creative spirit.

Fabric arts enthusiasts are invited to join a night of creativity and couture at An Evening of Whimsical Design, the SOQS 2026 Friday fundraising event celebrating artistry, imagination, and the joy of quilting in motion. This one-of-a-kind fashion show will feature stunning quilted garments and accessories designed by talented makers, including our Quilter’s Affair instructors, SOQS Board members, and local artisans. 

On show day, visitors to the free, unticketed show stroll through Sisters’ quilt-festooned streets and partake of the hospitality offered by Sisters’ shops and restaurants. Hood Avenue will be closed, making it a pedestrian park where quilt enthusiasts can explore special exhibits that enhance the experience. Some of the special exhibits are returning favorites, and there are new ones that keep the show fresh and exciting. 

SOQS will host a beautiful day at the FivePine Lodge and Conference Center on Sunday, July 12, with quilt artisan and designer Michelle Wilkie. 

The week running up to the big day is filled with the events of Quilter’s Affair, hosted by Stitchin’ Post. This annual event is an amazing opportunity to take classes with some of the most skilled and renowned artists in the fabric arts space. Many people return year after year to expand their artistic horizons.

For a rundown of classes and events of Quilter’s Affair, visit https://stitchinpost.com/pages/quilters-affair-information.

Visitors enjoy quilts all over Sisters. Photo by Bill Bartlett.