What's happening with quilt shows?
#11
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Blue Ridge Mountians
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2 weeks ago I went to a quit show (with my 5 yr old DGD who borrowed my phone and took a photo of every single quilt because she couldn't decide which she liked best), Very few vendors, but we bought fabric, a tool, a pattern, and a stain glass angel ornament to hang in her window. We bought raffle tickets and had a great time (she is still dreaming she may win that quilt)
#13
I registered for a few classes at MQX next week in Manchester, NH. (Machine Quilters Expo) There are a lot of vendors listed in the MQX program so I hope they have a good turnout. I know it's a lot of work to pack up and schlep all of your tools and fabrics plus the time that goes into setting up the booth.
#14
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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I work part time at an LQS. The owner has vendored at a few area shows, but quit doing it. Too much work for too little profit. Personally, I go to quilt shows only for the quilts, not the vendors. I prefer the small shows that don't have vendors at all.
#15
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Horse Country, FL
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A shop owner told me just the space at shows cost $2,500. That's a lot of money for the space. Then factor in the other costs: transportation, food, lodging, insurance, etc. So this shop owner has found a creative way to get people into her shop which is very smart way to deal with the changing situation.
#16
So glad I didn't go. The one in Pittsburgh wasn't that good last year. Like to look at quilts but used to be fun picking
up a new project and some extra fabric. And there was not a lot to choose from. That is a shame it costs them so
much. I really enjoyed the shows years ago.
up a new project and some extra fabric. And there was not a lot to choose from. That is a shame it costs them so
much. I really enjoyed the shows years ago.
#19
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Indiana
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While I haven't been to the Chicago show in a few years, I remember the vendor mall being spectacular! Have fun and let us know
#20
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Location: South Central Indiana
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