They are both fabulous. And if you can swing it, go to both.
However, Houston, without question, if much easier in terms of
access. More flight options - even if you have to go into Midway. Also, so much more in term of hotel accomodations - even if you're booking the night before. Houston also has a much larger selection and varied selection of restaurants (if that's important to you).
Just because the show is town doesn't mean the ENTIRE town is sold out - as it does in Paducah.
But as far as the shows themselves in regards to the quilts and vendors - pretty much the same caliber.
And if you're thinking of going this year - as in next month - good luck finding a hotel room in Paducah .
Or are you local - and close enough to drive to it daily? Then you just have to worry about parking.
(strange, for a second I thought it read you were in KY.)