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Old 03-23-2010, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I have gone every year for the last few years. I go alone. I can't stand to have someone with me at a quilt show that will say are you ready to eat? or you going to stay here any longer? Didn't you see this yesterday? My feet hurt, I'm hot, I'm thirsty, I think I need to sit down for awhile. I know even if they don't complain I have to ask, are you hungry, tired, need to rest? Nope, not for me. I go there to get my quilt motivation, my shopping, my quilt time. I drive there about 5 hours away, I park the car at Hancock's and stop by every so often to put my packages in the trunk. I ride the shuttles to every quilting stop. When I'm ready I go to the motel for the night. If you have the chance to go, GO! One day I might not be able to drive or walk all day, or have the means to go so I'm going while I can. I don't want to look back and say why didn't I do that when I could.
My husband loves watching me be happy. he likes going to quilt shows and looking in amazement at all the hard work people do. I am 37 and he is 41 and it's funny to see the seasoned quilters talk as we pass by. My hubby always wears camo and sticks out, too funny. But we have a BALL! And other than planning meals and/or snacks (he is newly diabetic) he won't be any trouble. i already told him how much I plan to spend, and I am sure he is doubling that in his mind! LOL he is also VERY handy at carrying things.
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Old 03-23-2010, 11:06 AM
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My cousin, jetwv, and I are going together! She has been before, so I will be in good hands :lol: I want to see everything :roll:
Does anyone know if they allow you to take pictures?
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I am very interested in going to this quilt show as my 71 year old mother lives a short distance from Paducah (Central City) and she has never been to one. What do we need to do? Do we need to make reservations for any shows or can we just show up and do what we want when we get there? We won't need hotel of course, but I want to do everything we can! thanks for any help you can throw my way.
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Originally Posted by shaverg
Ninnie, I am so jealous. :mrgreen: I have never been, but have always wanted to go.

You're going to have a great time.
I'm jealous too. be sure to take lots of pics.
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What a lucky duck...I would love to go.

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Old 03-24-2010, 03:36 AM
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My DH is taking me. He stands in line to pay while I move on to the next vendor. He also enjoys the quilts. This year I am excited because I have a friend with a quilt there.
We live a few hours drive this year, so with no motel bill I think that means more money to spend.
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Old 03-24-2010, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dajefu
I am very interested in going to this quilt show as my 71 year old mother lives a short distance from Paducah (Central City) and she has never been to one. What do we need to do? Do we need to make reservations for any shows or can we just show up and do what we want when we get there? We won't need hotel of course, but I want to do everything we can! thanks for any help you can throw my way.
go to http://www.americanquilter.com and look up the Paducah 2010 tab.
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Originally Posted by bsquilter
My DH is taking me. He stands in line to pay while I move on to the next vendor. He also enjoys the quilts. This year I am excited because I have a friend with a quilt there.
We live a few hours drive this year, so with no motel bill I think that means more money to spend.
This is one of those times when we remember why we get married! LOL Someone to stand in line with/for us and carry our stuff! ROFL
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Old 03-24-2010, 02:12 PM
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Oh my you should go they say it is something else. I am maybe 5 hours away or so.

I have never been but want to when we get some $.

Originally Posted by cjomomma
I'm only 45 minutes away from Paducah and have never gone to the quilt show. The reason being is I have a hard time handling large crowds of people sometimes, so I just try to avoid crowds whenever I can. One day I am gonna force myself to go. I think!!!!!!
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Don't miss the wooden "quilt" at the museum.
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