HOUSTON — The largest quilt show in the world is back in downtown Houston.
The International Quilt Festival runs through Sunday at the George R. Brown Convention Center where 1,100 quilts will be on display. They are judged and prizes are awarded in several categories.
Editor's note: The video above is from the 2021 Quilt Festival
Tens of thousands of people from all over the world attend the event each year to admire the beautiful works of art, shop and take quilting classes.
Quilting boomed in popularity during the pandemic when people were stuck at home. It gives quilters an outlet to express themselves and each quilt tells a story.
Quilt Festival hours
Thursday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 5: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 6: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quilt Festival tickets
General admission: $15
Seniors 65+, students and military: $12
Children 10 and under admitted free with paying adult.
Note to weekend attendees: The Astros will be hosting Game 6 Saturday night and possibly Game 7 Sunday night. Minute Maid Park is near the GRB so parking could be a challenge. Keep that in mind if you're attending the Quilt Festival or the games and leave extra time.
Photos: 2022 Quilt Festival
Photos: 2021 Quilt Festival
WATCH: 2021 International Quilt Festival