Hi Vicki, where are you at in the mountains? My mom lives on Green Mountain, NC You're going to be so glad you finally get the machine. How come you are going to wait until you go to the show. For money reasons order it before you go or after. It is in a pretty good size box especially if you get the one with everything (rods and all so you don't have to go buy anything to start using it) that comes with it. Don't think you want to be toting that around. I've never been to a show, but that is what I am saving for now. If I could only stay away from buying fabric. I would probably have had the money over and over again to go. And I live in Greenville, SC. :shock: I'm addicted. Anyway good luck when you finally get the machine. :D