MissDaisyDo

My next door neighbors DH took her to Sister's Oregon for the big outdoor quilt show they have there every July. I had never heard of it so I googled it and have been reading all about it. It looks fabulous. Has anyone been and can they tell us anything about it. I'd like to surprise her with my knowledge when she gets home. I do think it has been cooler there. At least I hope so. 100 degrees would be no fun.

valsma

Sisters has a huge quilt show. They even close the main drag of town. I was hoping to go this year but my grand daughter was in town, so I couldn't.
I beleive a number of our board members went and even met up in Sisters. Hopefully I will be able to get there next year. My mom, dad and sister live within walking distance of down town.
If you can you should try and get there.
Oh and compared to some years, it was very cool over there.
You can do a search of this site to for the Sisters Quilt show and I believe there were a number of post on that topic.

Colbaltjars62

It is AWESOME!!!!
I went with 3 other ladies from this board. It was the first time I had been to this show. It really wasn't that hot. I am a whiner when I get too hot and I was just fine.
We stayed in Banks the night before and drive in that morning. Almost every flat surface in the town had a quilt hanging from it. Wasn't too crowded either, which was nice as well.
Everyone is friendly and smiling. We also met some other board members that we knew that attended in one of the parks. Even met a board member we didn't previously know about..
If you get the chance to attend you will have a good time. I would take comfy walking shoes as well.. :D
:XD:

thimblebug6000

Actually they don't close the main road down, it is the Hwy heading E>W and huge trucks just roll on through while you're strolling around quilt watching. You just have to be on your guard. It is a fantastic experience & we've been a few times but you need to reserve your hotel approx. a year in advance if you want to stay any place near. We have stayed in Bend, but in the morning on the way to Sisters you end up in a traffic jam.... and if it's hot.... like 100*F...it doesn't always make for a great way to start your day. It's a wonderful experience & who knows how many more years it will be on....so do yourself a favour & experience it! Even DH enjoyed our times there!

Colbaltjars62

Not sure about past years but this year the Main drag WAS closed to all traffic. The roads one block over on each side are still open and they are kept at a slow pace. It seemed like they had thru traffic rerouted around the town. There are quilts on the side streets as well. It is pretty impressive to see it all the first time.
If you get there a little early (9ish), the traffic really wasn't all that bad. Maybe 3-5 blocks? You can find a spot to park near the fire station and there is a nice picnic park right there with lots of trees to shade you.

misscarol

I was just there this past July. Every quilter should see it once in their lifetime. It is amazing. Yes, they do close the main street which is a Highway (they are rerouted on a back street). We took a lot of pictures, but you just have to experience it in person!!!!

thimblebug6000

Hmmm...well that's new since the last time we were down.. Can't imagine how the residents feel about those huge trucks lumbering past their little cottage homes on the side streets though.....

quiltingnonie

I live about 80 mi from Sisters, and have gone many times. Had to miss this year due to a family reunion, and last year to unexpected out of state company:( I'll be there next year come hell or high water!
Every quilter should see it at least ONCE in their lifetime. It is totally amazing.

Joanie2

I did go with my sister. This was my second visit and my sister's first. It was a lot of fun and so many beautiful quilts to see. I had hoped to meet some of the members here but we lost track of time and forgot to get to the park. Of course, we probably crossed paths as some point and didn't know it. It was a definite 'must do' experience that I hope to repeat again.

2 Doods

We had a great time! Perfect weather!
Here is one of the links where we posted pictures.
They start on page 6
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-134878-6.htm

Hope you get the chance to go sometime!