This is further north but might be worth the trip:
http://www.vermontfairsandfestivals....ober-2012.html
This one is the same area, but a week earlier:
http://www.vermontfairsandfestivals....ober-2012.html
Sadly you just missed the Bennington Quiltfest, Oct 15-16. Maybe next year for that one. There are all kinds of festivals in many towns in both states that should be fun for you. Not much color yet in Southern VT/NH, but should be more in a few weeks.