As I've said on here before, I'm very lucky to live only an hour away from Paducah. I can (and do) go to Hancock's or the Quilt Museum any day I want! How lucky is that? I'm thinking the local hotels are booked up for yrs. in advance as people reserve rooms as they are leaving each year. Funny that it reminds me of reserved seats at big sporting events!! Once you go, you get an idea of the VOLUME of it and the next time you make a list of what you MUST see and what to see if you have time. I hope you get to come---there's nothing like Paducah hospitality and the friendliness of quilters!

If I ever get to go, I am going to look up BellaBoo's post. Looks like she has it down to an art.

I enjoyed walking to all the sites and then took the bus/trolley only to Eleanor Burns' area and our motel.

I wore out my socks. Luckily there was a Penney's [?] near the motel.

However you do it these are my tips:
- wear comfortable shoes and socks
- carry snackies in case you would rather see an exhibit or vendor that wait in line for food
- have a small purse [I used a fanny pack, so I didn't have to hold it] with standard stuff, like kleenex, your medical info, sunglasses, etc
- be thankful for your cell phone as it is lighter than carrying a camera
- have a small notepad for names, detains, etc
- have your name card with info. You never know who you'll share info with.

- I also took a lightweight jacket that easily folded up. It was windy at times when I was there.

Enjoy!

There are lots of classes you can take from expert teachers while you are there. You can shop for these on line.
At quilt show don't forget to try out the machines-long arm and otherwise. I really enjoy the 'back room' at
Hancocks of Paducah. Ladies buy shopping carts full of reduced price great quality fabrics, patterns & kits.
The popular sizes & types of batting sell out fast; so don't wait until the last minute.

one more tip - take a backpack. You can put all your stuff in there and have your hands free with no purse or tote bag dangling down your arm.

Last year was my first trip to the show. It was wonderful!! I booked a room through Expedia the week before the show. Great room and close to everything. Hancocks was worth the trip, especially the back room. I also bought several quilt backings 110" wide.