Chicago Textile Fair
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Sustainable Communities
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Chicago Textile Fair 〰️ Sustainable Communities 〰️
Chicago Textile Center
Textile Fair
October 9 & 10 & 11, 2026
The Plant. 1400 W 46th St Suite 211, Chicago, IL 60609
Gallery Wrightwood. 3325 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Join us for a weekend of programming celebrating Chicagoland fiber and textile artists. Our 2026 theme of Sustainable Communities
will connect programming across three days of inspiration, community, and education.
QUILT
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KNIT
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LACE
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WEAVE
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SEW
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CROCHET
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MEND
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CROSS STITCH
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FELT
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NATURAL DYE
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EMBROIDER
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QUILT 〰️ KNIT 〰️ LACE 〰️ WEAVE 〰️ SEW 〰️ CROCHET 〰️ MEND 〰️ CROSS STITCH 〰️ FELT 〰️ NATURAL DYE 〰️ EMBROIDER 〰️
Friday
October 9th Gallery Wrightwood 6:00-9:00
OPENING RECEPTION
& GALLERY OPENING
Day 1 centers on exhibiting and celebrating local artworks inspired by the theme, Sustainable Communities, providing a visual foundation for
the weekend's programming.
Saturday
October 10th The Plant
11:00-3:00
MAKER’S MARKET
Day 2 highlights Chicago’s textile + fiber artists, makers, and vendors.
Sunday
October 11th Gallery Wrightwood 2:00-7:00
SKILL SHARE SHOWCASE
Day 3 offers hands-on learning, community connections, and educational demonstrations led by skilled artists.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE AUGUST 23, 2026
Questions?
Email us!
chicagotextilecenter@gmail.com