Jenny Doan "trunk show" what does that mean?
 

I was excited to hear that Jenny Doan is coming to an event center in my area in several weeks. She will be doing 4 "trunk shows" that are each 3 hours long. Do any of you guys know what a "trunk show" is? I am wondering what to expect....

she is going to show quilts.

Trunk show is a common term for displaying your wares, in this case quilts.

Trunk shows are used most often to allow folks to see what's coming before it's made public. In some cases, you can buy prototypes or even the actual item at a discount, and you can often place orders for things before it's available to the general public. They are a lot of fun, and they are very very common in the bridal industry.

Thank you for your replies So it will be a show and tell type set up. I am going to go just to support the quilting in my area.

she's coming to our area, too. one large bus was already sold out and they have added a second bus... it's about an hour and half away

I've not been to a Jenny Doan trunk show but I've been to some others and I really enjoyed them. And I walked away with a few freebies and a couple of prototype rules. :)

I have heard that she is a good speaker and after seeing her on her videos I think you will have a great time!

When and where will she be near Southern Indiana? I'm in central KY and would love to attend one.

You can look it up on Facebook... Southeastern Indiana One Stop Shop Hop. She is going to be in Lawrenceburg on September 19 and 20 at the new convention center that is being finished up. I don't know where Richmond, KY is but Lawrenceburg, IN is about 30 miles due west from the West side of Cincinnati

I am about 100 miles south of Cincinnati. I know where Lawrenceburg is. I will check it out and maybe be able to go up there for it. Thanks for getting back with me about it.

I really wanted to go to this but we will be camping in Illinois that weekend! :(

Have a great time. Some trunk shows even have patterns and fabric that you can buy on the spot or place an order for.

Occasionally my LQS received an author's quilts in the mail to be display during a specific amount of time. Always fun to examine creative people quilts.

Jenny is a delight and usually her husband comes along to help. Lots of quilts shown and many tips given that you can
actually use for quilting. Go, go, go.....you will not be disappointed!

Jenny Doan will be at our quilt guild next week, June 26 and 27, in Springdale, Arkansas. Her trunk show will be the 26 and a workshop on the 27. If you are close, come join in on the fun! Check out the Q.U.I.L.T. Guild of NWA for more info.

She did a trunk show in my area last month-totally fantastic, don't miss it. She demos her techniques & shows the resulting quilts. Her husband helps out, they are both so funny. And yes, there was lots of stuff to buy at show prices (yes, I did buy-LOL) I'd love to go again.
Maire

Lawrenceburg is off I275 after you cross the river into Indiana. We are maybe an hour away from Richmond if that far.

I had the opportunity to attend one of Jenny Doan's trunk shows in FL this spring. Go!! You won't be disappointed!! And if you have a copy of her new "Block" magazine, bring it as she'll autograph it for you. She is such fun!!

ajw I also went to Jenny Doan's trunk show and workshop this past spring (April) in Naples. Her husband did come along and that same week they were celebrating their wedding anniversary. She's a great teacher, great sense of humor and just loves to teach. I say GO GO GO! You won't regret it. Also, when I went she also signed my 1st ed. of Block and as well signed posters they had brought along. I finally got a poster board today to hang it up in my room :)

Oh, good. I was going to recommend going because she's such a neat lady. She's very sown to earth and her show is just hilarious. Enjoy!

I was wondering where in southern Indiana. Lawrenceburg is about 30 to 40 minutes away. I will have to look up the info. Maybe I will have to go:-)

How exciting. I had not heard about this before, but you can be sure I'll be going :)