Guest Linda S Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 As you know, MQX West will be in Portland, Oregon next October. How many of you will be coming to visit our lovely state? I have heard from a friend that Innovations will be taking a break in 2011, so MQX will be the only Machine Quilters show on the West coast. I hope to see many of you here. Portland is such a cool town. So much to see and do, and the convention center will be awesome for a quilt show!! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Linda, I had planned to attend, and have been promoting MQX West to all my customers - but it's the same weekend as Spokane's Quilt Show, so I have to be there as a vendor, or lose my booth space, AND my opportunity to be available for potential APQS machine purchasers. So I don't get to come! You all have LOTS of fun for me, ya hear?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 We will be in central Oregon on vacation and I hope to visit. I usually go to the show in September at the Expo Center but I am looking forward next year to going to MQX. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marg Layton Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I am planning on coming. Really looking forward to it. Hope to see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinginthecountry Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Linda, Shar and I will be coming to the show too. Looking forward meeting everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovismom Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Linda What is your recommendation for hotels? Thanks Raquel Birch APQS Rep California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I am planning to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I'm not sure which hotel will be the "conference" hotel for MQX. If you go to Google Maps and look for the convention center, you can then look for hotels in the vicinity. I stayed at the Red Lion (just kitty-corner from the Convention Center) for quilt market 2008 and it was cheap, but probably only worth what I paid. It's best to check out the individual website. I think there's a nice Hilton nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I am planning on coming . I will at least drive up to see the show hope to meet some of my forum family . Please post what day you all are getting together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 If you have a get-together early in the week, I'll drive over for a day or two, then head back to Spokane to set up the show there - please say you will!!!:P:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I get to go. Cannot wait to see everyone. Barb, you always can stay with me....for free..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieG Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I am going to be there and I'll be bringing friends! I went to MQX in Providence this past spring and loved it. Looking forward to seeing the APQS folks again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I will be there for sure. Saving all my pennies up. If any plan to extend your visit to Oregon and make it to the coast I love drop ins. I'm just 1 1/2 hours from Portland. A get together would be fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dinsmore Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I am saving my pennies too! I can't wait! There are so many gadgets that I want to see and play with before I buy them. I think I will make a vacation out of it too and spend sometime with family in Astoria. I love Oregon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Great, just 15 miles from me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I am planning to come, really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I'll be there! Looks like we will have a great group of APQS family members attending. I live two hours from Portland and plan to stay down there for the duration. I will have my car of course, so anyone who needs transportation--I'm your gal. Don't forget, the fabulous Fabric Depot is about a half hour from the venue. We may need to plan a short road trip! I guess as well, anyone who comes to Oregon is considered an official Moxie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Barb - I'm thinking that Spokane isn't all that far away from Portland, so I may just take a day or two and head over to your show also. I'm retiring on October 1 (well, actually April 1, but will work till October 1), so I will be footloose and fancy free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Linda, the Spokane show will run Oct. 14-16, same days as the end of MQX West, which is why it's a conflict for me. If you decide to come over anyway, I have a guest room - and a Millie in the basement! Wait, the head will be at the Quilt show - shucks! Spokane to Portland (or other way 'round) is about five hours in good weather, depending on how many rest stops (or quilt shops!) you hit along the way..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I'm going and hoping to meet up with Lisa from Canada there as well!! I can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineseams Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I hope to go. But it is so far in the future - those of us that have a hard time planning what to fix for dinner are pretty challenged by a commitment that is months away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Dory beat me to it!!!! We have been planning on attending a quilt show together for the past couple of years and this year is it MXQ west :cool::cool: Originally posted by DoryJM I'm going and hoping to meet up with Lisa from Canada there as well!! I can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 This sounds just super! It will be so nice to meet many of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Since I bike past there at least once per week, I guess that I'd better be going to. As if you could keep me away! MAX is the public transit train that runs right next to the Convention Center. If you can find a less expensive hotel that says it's on the MAX line, it might be worth your money. Sadly, Fabric Depot is off the Max line by about 1/2 a mile. However, I'm happy to help people get out there to visit as well. I won't even make you ride with me on my bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I am hoping I get to go to this show. I am happy to have one on the west coast. Haven't been to the east coast show yet. I like the west better so I hope to make it. It should be a really great show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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