More Pictures:

Some of the galleries where the show is held.

You'll also see groups who wear silly hats (this makes it easier for friends to find each other in the crowds)

Eleanor Burns at one of her shows.

The little painted Featherweights are terribly expensive, but they are absolutely quilters eye candy. (I have a plain black one that I gave about 1/3 of what these cost, but they still make me drool)

The last image is in the lobby of the Convention Center. some of you were asking about what to do with your packages. The left side of the image is the package check where Paducah Volunteers (in the red coats) will make sure all of your treasures are kept safe and out of the way.

Really getting excited now! I have only been once 20 years ago. Many changes I am sure!

Here's one more...After Eleanor's tent blew away in a thunderstorm, she's moved to an old firehouse. Much nicer than the muddy fairgrounds!

AWESOME! Can't wait for April!

Here's the church meal schedule. It's best to call ahead...as you can see the prices are VERY reasonable.

Thursday - April 21

Quilters Lunch & Display at Francis de Sales: Meatloaf, sides, dessert, and drink. 520 Broadway, 10:30 AM - 2 PM, $8, 270.442.1923 or 270.559.1557

German Dinner, Music & Church Touring at St. Paul Lutheran: Brats, sauerkraut, hot potato, salad, drinks, and dessert with church tours and music for this evening. 211 S. 21st, 4 PM - 7 PM, $9, 270.442.8343

Quilt Dinner- Fine Dining & Bed Turning at Broadway UMC: Stuffed chicken, field salad, green beans, yeast rolls, and dessert. 701 Broadway, 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM, $12, 270.443.2401

Friday- April 22

Quilters Breakfast at Sam's Club: Complimentary breakfast. 3500 James Sanders Blvd. 7 AM - 9 AM, 270.444.6500.

Quilters Lunch & Display at St. Francis de Sales: Chicken & dressing casserole, sides, dessert, and drink. 520 Broadway, 10:30 PM - 2 PM, $8, 270.442.1923

Fish Fry at Hotel Metropolitan: Fried fish plates. QuiltWeek exhibit and lectures. 724 Oscar Cross Dr. 10:30 AM - 3 PM & 5 PM - 6:30 PM, $12, 270.443.7918

Homestyle Buffet Supper at Fountain Avenue UMC: Turkey, ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, salad, and dessert. 300 Fountain Ave. 4 PM - 7 PM, $10, 270.443.1724

Taste of Kentucky at First Presbyterian Church: Pulled pork, potato salad, green beans, rolls, dessert, and tea/ coffee. 200 N. 7th St., 5 PM & 6:30 PM, $10/ advance; $12/ door. 270.442.3545

Saturday- April 23

Breakfast at Concord United Methodist: Ham breakfast. 5178 Hinkleville Rd. 6 AM - 10 AM, $6, 270.443.2669

Fish Fry at Hotel Metropolitan: Fried fish plate. QuiltWeek exhibit. 724 Oscar Cross Dr. 12 PM - 2 PM, $12, 270.443.7918

Be sure to watch out for Quilt Man and his trusty sidekick Bobbin. They are quilter superheroes and ride their segways around town. https://www.facebook.com/paducah.quilt.man?fref=ts

There will be an Underground Railroad quilt show at the Hotel Metropolitan. The Metropolitan is now a museum, but was once the hotel where black entertainers and dignitaries stayed in Paducah during the segregation years. The museum will also be hosting a fish fry, I believe.

Here's some more pictures...lots of shots of the galleries, the Egyptian tentmaker sewing, the YoYo ladies, Quilt Man and the Paducah banner that you can take your picture in front of.

Here's the info on the Grand Rivers quilt show. These are not the 'competition quilts' but mostly quilts that regular local quilters have made. http://www.grandrivers.org/grand-riv...ilt-show.shtml Audience votes for best one. This is right across the street from Pattis 1880's restaurant. http://www.pattis1880s.com/

Unfortunately I will be on a bus tour and have no way of getting around unless the shuttle goes there. I have heard great things about Pattis 1880's restaurant.