qualityquilter Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hello all, I so enjoyed the chance to get to meet you all this year - and to be encouraged to post! - I am definitely planning on attending next year. So, save me a seat for the banquet. I couldn't stay for it this year, but certainly will for next! As for submitting a quilt for the show - ooh, that's beyond me right now, but maybe for the auction? I'll think on which border might apply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Coleen asked about the ballpark cost. I came from San Diego and wanted to take hands-on classes. Those are usually on Monday and Tuesday. Computer classes are on Saturday. That is info for this year. It may change next year. I took 11 classes and stayed within walking distance of the Overland Park Convention Center. Airfare = $300 Hotel = $110 a night Classes = $580 ( one was $110 and most were $30 - $50) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starla Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Is MQS going to be in the same city next year? Starla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Yes, I would think so, Overland Park, KS - Jackie could verify this for you. She is real good about responding to emails. I went for the first time this year and really did it up with classes!! Best to register right away in Dec. if there are some that you REALLY want. The "hands on" classes only take 2 people per machine, so they do fill-up. I had 4 that were hands-on and you would have to do that many in one year..... I liked staying right at the Sheraton, because I knew I wouldn't want to walk much the first 2 days - of solid classes. Then by the time the show door opened on Wed. night - I didn't have far to go after all of that shopping and looking around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie_lathem Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Yes, the MQS show will be in Overland Park, KS next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I'm definitely in for next year and have already told my DH that I'm going. I'm starting to save with every paycheck so that when the time comes, I'll have the $ sent aside. So much less painful that way!! I'm not familiar with Kansas at all (well, except for Liberal where Dorothy's house is;)) so which airport would I fly into?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 You would fly into MCI which is on the Missouri side. About 30 to 45 minutes away.There are good deals to be had on rental cars as well as connecting with other quilters or using the transport services. I always rent a car because I like to check out other things. I don't mind passengers, more fun that way. Hope to see you next year ! Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hey Becky, did you save your pretty bracelet ? Not everyone gets a balloon bracelet like you did ! Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I can highly recommend Glenda as Chauffeur - I rode with her a couple of times! But you gotta watch her - she likes to visit strange hotel rooms...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Now Barb, one day you will be old and senile ! :D What are the odds that I knew who was in that room ? Not quite as embarrassing , LOL Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 At least we were a friendly bunch Glenda and let you in........offered you a little drink, then sent you on your merry way. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Yes you did, I had to explain ---hot sex in the wrong hotel room ! :P:P What a hoot . I am just glad it wasn't a stranger ! Not the hot sex, but the wrong room.:P Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Linda, what airline did you fly? Glenda, thanks for the airport info...I would have never figured it out. I'd like to stay in the host hotel (that's always easiest) because I know I will OD on classes and vendors...I just can't help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I flew Delta, but they put me on the small jets. Not too bad. I stayed, as well as some of the others, at the Marriott Courtyard. Be careful booking there that you get the right one. That's another MQS story. There are two, same name about a mile apart. It's just across the street. Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodgie Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I flew on American from Dallas, it was cheaper than Southwest, 106.00 round trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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