Modern Quilt Shows
Boston Modern Quilt Guild shows are an opportunity for the public to see the works of art created by BMQG members.
Currently on Display:
Patterns on Concrete
This exhibition presents a selection of quilts done by members of the Boston Modern Quilt Guild, some working collectively, to address a range of personal narratives, social issues, and formal explorations.
Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Boston MA 02108
February 10th, 2025 - May 2nd, 2025
New Location!
The Denim Project
Boston Public Library: Central Library in Copley
On display now through June 26th 2025
Did you know that 80% of all textiles end up in
landfills? In 2023, the Guild launched its Denim Project to spotlight the combination of sustainability and fiber arts, particularly as American landfills process approximately 11.3 million tons of textile waste; globally, denim alone generates over 200 million tons of waste annually.
With the Denim Project, guild members created denim-centric, entirely-upcycled works to not only connect ourselves with one another but also to realize what is possible when we look beyond traditional textile sources into our closets, our cabinets, and our personal histories.
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Boston Public Library, Gallery J
700 Boylston St Boston MA 02116
April 4th, 2025 - June 26th, 2025
Grandma Called Them Dungarees by Wendy Oeser
Recent Shows:
Quilts for Today
A Modern Quilt Show
In September 2024, the Boston Modern Quilt Guild was proud to present “Quilts for Today,” celebrating the creativity, artistry, and talents of our members. The 150 quilts on display honored the history and legacy of quilting, bringing a modern viewpoint to this centuries-old craft. Exhibits included:
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The Denim Project, using upcycled materials in quilts to promote sustainability
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The Dewey Decimal Quilts, small works representing topics found on library shelves
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Award-winning quilts from QuiltCon, Quilt Festival, and other national venues
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Be Kind Bee Charity Quilts​​
The Denim Project
At the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading
Did you know that 80% of all textiles end up in
landfills? Denim alone accounts for more than 200
million tons of waste a year. In an effort to
highlight this issue and to promote sustainability
within the art of quilting, our guild challenged itself
to make quilts using only upcycled materials with denim as a focus. Artists could choose any size or subject matter, but no new materials were to be used. This project was very rewarding and the quilts produced are beautiful works of art.
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