DebLou Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm so excited! I've never been to MQS before. In fact, I've never been to ANY of these kind of quilt shows before. We're scheduled to take classes on Thurs & Fri. We've never taken classes before either. So, I'm sure you'll recognize us, the green ones, looking around like tourists. We'll arrive sometime Wed evening and I'm hoping I won't have any trouble getting there. I don't like driving in big cities. We're staying at the Sheraton, so at least that will be convenient. We're hoping to meet a lot of the chat ladies while we're there. I lurk a lot and get great tips and advice from all of you and I feel like I know you already. See ya soon, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Mary Lou, You will not look green...there are a lot of ladies that have never attended so you will blend right in. Heck, those of us that attend every year end up looking like tourists too. Everyone is so excited and giddy. You will find a table with an APQS Chat sign, it is a place to sit, visit, wait for your next class or just run by and say "Hi". You will have a blast!! Looking forward to meeting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebFigved Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Mary Lou, This is my fourth trip to MQS. You will love it and learn so much about longarm quilting from the experts. Time passes too quickly and on my first trip it was information overload. I met one of my best friends while taking a cab from the airport to the Sheraton. We shared one hour of conversation and ended up sharing a room. Quilters are wonderful people. I look forward to meeting you and other forum posters. I'm also staying at the Sheraton this year. The lobby/lounge is a great place to meet and greet fellow quilters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom Quilter Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 How late on Sat. will everyone be there? My DH and I are moving from Colorado to Florida that weekend. I had tried to get the buyers to close escrow on the 11th so we could move on the 13th but they insisted on the 15th instead. We are heading to Council Bluffs, IA on Friday, will spend the night there, and I was hoping to get to MQS sometime Saturday Afternoon. But if everyone will be gone already, my DH says we should just go on to St. Louis that day. We should arrive in Florida on the 20th and then I'll have to see if we can get hooked up to the internet at the RV park we'll be staying at until we can close on our house there. I would love to meet all of you. Let me know the timeline for anyone going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarmickle Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 This will also be my first trip to MQS so you won't be the only ones who look clueless! I am arriving Tuesday and plan to take classes on Wed., Thurs., and Friday. I am really excited about attending although I am not crazy about flying:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hey Debbie, what part of Florida are you moving too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'll be at MQS just for one day, Thursday, and am happy to read there will be a table with APQS chat so I'm looking forward to meeting some of you! I'm leaving now - as soon as I turn of this computer - on a trip to visit family and spend mother's day with mother, and will stay with a friend in Topeka the night of the 13th and see you at MQS on the 14th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom Quilter Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Jolene, I'm moving to Cape Coral. I think it's about 1 1/2 hours south of Tampa. Across the river from Ft. Myers. My darling daughter and her family,(2 gorgeous grandbabies) live there. The house we're trying to buy is a short sale, and we haven't heard from the bank if they've accepted our offer yet, but is is less than a mile from Jaime's. Where is Pensacola from Cape Coral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom Quilter Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Jolene, maybe you can ride your new harley to come visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Mary Lou, There will be a lot of us "green ones". This is my first time at MQS as well. I got to go to Houston last fall and it was amazing. I can't believe that this time next week I will be in one of my classes. We are going to have so much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualityquilter Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Okay ladies, my first time at MQS also! I was so excited when I looked at the calendar today and realized that it's only one week away --- woo hoo! I'll be sure to check in at the APQS chat table.... Can't wait to meet you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 To the new girls who are attending MQS or MQX or HMQS wear flat comfy shoes....bring LARGE totes if they don't give you one at registration desk (at MQX our goodie bag this year was a HUGE tote) empty credit cards, and all your class goodies. Remember to breath and take in as must but don't get overwhelmed...the first year I went to MQX I took 3-5 classes a day...and it was only 4 days back them...I WAS so beat up by the end it hurt to walk, breath and my brain ached....and then I had a 3 hour drive home. ENJOY...I wish I could do both, but not this year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Welcome Lurkers and New to MQS gals! Will be fun to meet/see you all. Shana and I will arrive sometime Wed mid morning. We will be there thru Sat 4-5p.m We also are staying at the Sheraton. Be sure to get those blue ribbons on your name tags! That's what we look for to find all of us!!!!!! Calling Barb Mayfield....... How many blue ribbons are you making/bringing? Will they be available at our table or what????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Those who are new, please try to volunteer, even if it's just an hour or two. Check in with Jackie Lathem at the volunteer booth; she is a wonderful lady---just stop in to say HI. Last year before the auction started, once they opened the doors, there were tables set up with a whole bunch of new items--like tools, gadgets, books, book signings, rulers, people! and they served ice cream sundaes! Don't think that the auction is just for buyers! They are very entertaining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabric007 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am so excited to go too....My computer has been down;..So, I am just getting back on and seeing what is going on.., by the way, this new computer makes the quilts you show so much nicer...should have done this sooner., loking forward to meeting some of you..Will be there thurs after noon thru friday I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Sheri, I'm bringing enough blue ribbon (a pretty blue wired ribbon - see photo) to handle as many of us as show up - yards and yards of the stuff. We can make puffy bows, rosettes, whatever suits. Sorry I didn't respond to your post sooner - was busy taking an order for a new Millie! Woo hoo!!!!:P:P:P There will soon be another newbie among us!!! Her name is Michelle..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 The comfy shoes, camera and the drawing tablets are a must. But please leave you fragrance (cologne, perfume, etc) at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSmit Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 HI"Everyone!! I am sooo jealous, wishing I was going also, but not this year..... Maybe next year. Hoping to go to Tacoma in Sept of this year. Wishing everyone a great time, see you next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Fosse Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I will be arriving late afternoon on Saturday. ! think that this is my 6th year. My traveling pal has to miss this year. Her daughter is graduating from college that week - very thoughtless of her. I'm staying at the Sheraton until Thursday. See yoy'all there! :P:P;):P:P Judith Fosse Southern Illinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Barb, I programed your cell phone in and I'll give you a call when I get to the area Sunday. I think I told you that I would be at the Marriott. I'll be doing the chat board for the table Sunday nite. Looking forward to meeting you or seeing you again. Sometimes the pictures don't do as well as seeing someone in person. And as this is only my second year, I was a little brain fries last year. Over powering but great fun :D Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I like the ribbon... very pretty. I have packed my sneakers. Hopefully I will remember the camera this time. I forgot it when I went to Houston so I used my cell phone's camera. Not the best solution, but it worked OK. I put black fabric on the machine on Friday and was practicing small border designs with bright variegated KT thread. I cut it up and am making it into a purse. I need to get a black zipper so that I can finish it tomorrow so that it is ready for me to leave. I have 2 customer quilts that I need to put the binding on and get in the mail and 2 charity that I want to have done before I leave. This is going to be a busy week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am new this year too!!! I have 3 more little quick overall quilts to do and then I am ready!!! I am working on a tote bag out of Wizard of OZ fabrics - but don't think it will be done in time. Oh well - I have other totes to bring!! Planted the garden yesterday and it sounds like rain all week - great timing! Can't wait to meet you all!! :cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Barb, I LOVE the ribbon you chose! It's very pretty! Linda C= I am 100% with you! I am severely allergic to strong cologne/perfumes. Please....if your going, remember to leave the cologne at home! LOL! Counting the days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodgie Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi Everyone, I am going to MQS for the first time and I get in Sunday night, I am glad to hear I will not be the only one looking a little green and knowing me lost. I thank all of you for all your tips and advice, I talked to Tracye Quinlan today and she gave me great advice as to what to expect and to be sure to stop by APQS chat. Thank you Tracye, I think you are the "bomb" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLou Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Wow, thanks for all the replies. I just got home from work and couldn't wait to see if anyone commented on my post this morning. Let's see, comfy shoes, camera, large tote and NO cologne. Got it. So, Boni, what would we be volunteering to do when I meet Jackie? Barb, I love the ribbon!! Do we need to get tickets in advance to the banquet on Fri? If so, how? Now, how hard is it really, to drive to this place? Like I said, I'm not real brave in larger cities and I will be arriving Wed. night. I can't wait to meet all of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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