I went to Houston Quilt Market last weekend and it was great! My tips have already been mentioned but I will repeat them for more emphasis. :)

We didn't need it this year but valet parking is so worth it.

We got a cute cloth bag from Moda on Thur night and carried it Fri & Sat. My back was killing me both days from carrying it on my shoulder. Sunday I used my backpack (that I had planned on using) and it made a huge difference.

My sinus/allergies were killing me (horrible headaches and upset stomach) and I haven't had that happen in years. Thankfully my sister had some Tylenol sinus and that saved me.

Y'all have fun!

GD and I are in Spring about 20 or so miles from downtown. I didn't realize the show is next week. will have to start getting some plans together. Nana2

Nana2 the Quilt Festival begins tonight with a Preview night. Then Thurs through Sun Oct 31-Nov 3.

I will not be going, but I will have a little quilt in the Alzheimers Art Quilt Initiative booth. Here is a link to my quilt: http://www.alzquilts.org/13957.html

Happyquiltmom - I will be at the Festival tomorrow and Friday. We will certainly look for your quilt. I went to the link and it is beautiful. I really do admire your work and think it is so sweet of you to make it. Congratulations for having it displayed. Only the best make it to Houston!
Pat

If you would like to see the winners of this year's show.

http://quilts.org/winners.html

Eleanor Burn's Quilt in a Day coupon for use at show is here
http://www.quiltinaday.com/massmail/...how_oct29.html

No wonder I was feeling antsy today -- it's preview night in Houston! If you have an opportunity to go to this show GO! My friend and I stay just a few blocks from the show and have never had any issues walking to and from the show. There are so many people around doing the same thing that you aren't bothered by anyone. I really want to go back next year -- am saving my pennies already. We fly in on Sunday and leave the following Sunday. We've taken bus tours, many, many classes, and been to lots of luncheons with trunk shows. There is so much to see and do -- it is the experience of a lifetime!