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Shipping Updates: New UPS & USPS Rates & Services

We know shipping costs and delivery expectations directly impact your day-to-day operations. To help you stay informed and prepared, we’re sharing the latest UPS and USPS rate and service updates, along with key highlights to keep on your radar as you plan ahead.

Quilts, Inc. Announces Quilt Market Discontinued

Quilts, Inc., parent company of International Quilt Market and International Quilt Festival, today made two major announcements concerning the storied fall editions of both shows in Houston, Texas for 2026.

International Quilt Festival will now be held from November 12-15, 2026 at our usual home of the George R. Brown Convention Center. Classes will begin on November 10, with no Preview Night this year. The show was previously scheduled for late November. In addition, the fall edition of International Quilt Market has been cancelled. Quilt Market, which usually precedes Festival, will also be discontinued entirely. Please note: Room blocks at our host hotels are not yet open. We will be making an announcement about the new opening date soon on Quilts.com and Festival’s social media channels.

INTRODUCING ANNA MARIA TEXTILES A Division of Northcott, Led by Renowned Designer Anna Maria Parry

Northcott is proud to announce
the launch of its newest division, Anna Maria Textiles, led by the celebrated designer Anna Maria Parry (formerly Horner). This exciting new venture will introduce a dedicated brand for Anna Maria’s distinctive designs. The first offerings from Anna Maria Textiles will be available for wholesale order starting September 2024, delivering to stores in early 2025.

Be On Alert!

Be On Alert!

Quilt Shops – along with other small business owners being targeted. According to all reports, the couple above enters the shop, the female suspect has fabric swatches and distracts the employee while the male suspect searches for purses and removes wallets. Click to read more.

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