Special Events & Exhibits.
Beyond the booths, h+h americas partners with guilds, artists and touring exhibitions to bring special exhibits and events to Houston during show week.
2027 details are on the way. The 2027 exhibits and events are announced here as they are confirmed.
Get 2027 Updates →The Creative Hub.
The Creative Hub is a central stop for the creative community during the show: a welcoming space to connect, create, recharge and learn.
Creator Lounge
A dedicated space for creators to take a break, network, plan and edit content, and meet brands and exhibitors.
Podcast Studio
A recording setup in the Creator Lounge for 45-minute podcast sessions. Creator Podcast Studio
Information Center
Help with the show, the schedule and finding your way around, plus a recharge lounge.
What was on display.
Our first Fall Edition brought touring art quilts, a memorial exhibit, costume work and collections from guilds and foundations to the show floor, along with the Instituto Proeza crochet installation pictured above, made by artisans in Brazil from Círculo cotton yarns.
Color in Context: Blue
A SAQA touring exhibition of 34 art quilts from artists around the world, exploring what blue means across cultures.
Cosplay Display
Screen-accurate and original costumes, each built with the tools, notions and materials sold on the show floor.
9/11: 25th Anniversary Memorial
Award-winning quilter Carol Mesimer showed the works she began making in the days after September 11, 2001.
Legit Kits
Bold, intricate foundation paper-pieced quilts from Legit Kits, up close.
Lotería
The traditional Mexican game reimagined in patchwork, embroidery and quilting, each card a personal take by its maker.
Men’s Textile Collective Foundation
Graphic pieced work and memory quilts made from service uniforms, from a foundation using textile craft for mental health.
Have an exhibit or event for Houston? Contact the team.
See you in Houston.
Conference Oct. 26, 2027. Exhibits Oct. 27–29, 2027. Reliant Center, Houston, TX. Trade only.
