chickenscratch Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Is anybody planning to go to Paducah. I'm thinking about taking off work that Friday to go up and take a class or two, then going back up on Saturday to look and shop. There is a formal feathers class with Irena Bluhm that I might take. I'm not familiar with her work. Does anybody recognize the name. The photo in the class ad is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi Teresa-- Irena Bluhm is a wonderful teacher--I took two classes from her at Innovations. She has a delightful accent and is perky and full of laughter. Her feathers class is great. She will encourage you and show off your attempts--she says everyone has their own feathers and all are beautiful! She is the artist who stitches a white wholecloth with flowers, feathers and birds--using green thread. Then she colors with colored pencils or Shiva paintsticks. One of her wholecloths was on the cover of Unlimited Possibilities last year. Have fun in your class! Linda Rech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Yes. I am going to Paducah! I signed up to take that class (Formal Feathers in Motion) on Friday from 5:30-8:30 with Irena Bluhm. I've never taken any of her classes, but it sounds great. Teresa: I will try to send you a U2U. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltncars Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi does anyone know when it is this year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lindasewsit Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I have never been to Paducah, but hear it is wonderful and overwhelming!! I have also heard it is next to impossible to find a place to stay unless you have reservations WWWWAAAAYYYYY in advance. Have you ladies ever been? And what has been your experience of finding a place to stay? linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 A quilting friend and I tried for 2 years to get a place to stay in Paducah, but had no luck. BUT...several months ago a woman from my quilt guild said a friend of hers who is a travel agent got a block of rooms and 17 of us jumped on them immediately. So, this year I will be going from Wed. to Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyL Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Teresa: I'll be there! I'm thinking I'll arrive on Monday and leave whenever my friend kicks me out. Hear that Connie? Since I have to drive 8 hours or so to get there now (I used to live less than 2 hours from Paducah), I'll spend Monday night in a hotel and then hopefully meet up with Connie and some other friends on Tuesday. I love Paducah and I love the quilt show there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted February 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 I'm excited, but I guess I'm only going to be able to go for Saturday. I can't get off work Friday. Of course, I could always get really, really sick Thursday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinams Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Teresa, Just don't let anyone know at work that you are going to a quilt show if you are going to get "quilt sickness". tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaCollins Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Teresa and all, I'll be working in the APQS booth again this year. Stop by and say hello!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastazzu Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I would like to go to the Paducah show, do you need tickets to attend? I've never been to a quilt show before. Would someone please tell me how I could get some information about going and the classes that would be given? Thank you for the information in advance. Donna Gale Hays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastazzu Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Norece, Thank you so much for the information!!!!! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 We are going to a quilt show in Somerset New Jersey March 1. Maybe we will see someone from APQS there. We are also going to a show in Pottstown on March 14 and would like to try and get to the MQX in April in Manchester New Hampshire. It runs from April 11 to 14. I even entered a contest for a chance to attend but do not have that kind of luck. I see lots of notes from Oregon and California even BC Canada but not too many from the east coast. Would like to meet some more LAQuilters. I do not do it for money just for my obsession for sewing anything and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Tina, I will definitely be stopping by to see you. I need to make a decision about a new machine. I would like to suggest that any of us who do go wear a purple ribbon so we will recognize each other. Has anybody heard of any openings in any of the classes? I asked to be put on the waiting list for a couple, but haven't heard anything back yet. I've already asked for Friday off work. YEAH!! (SHHH, I have a doctor's appointment in the middle of the day;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Shhh...at my last job I called in sick for 2 days with a "sinus infection" - from Des Moines - on my cell phone - from a hotel where I was staying while taking classes from "Dr. Cavanaugh"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Mary Beth, That is too funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaCollins Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I LOVE the Paducah show!!! It's almost here!!!! Can't wait to see everyone!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm going to Paducah, too. I will get there Wednesday afternoon sometine, as we have a 12:29 PM arrival time in Nashville, then a 2 hour drive to our hotel. I thought we were staying in Paducah, but we're actually staying in Metropolis, Ill. Anyway, I'll be taking 4 classes. 4/26, 5:30-8:30 PM Whimsical Feathers, 4/27, 1:00-4:00 So You Want to be a Longarm Quilter, 4/27/07, 5:30-8:30 Formal Feathers in Motion and 4/28/07 1:00-4:00 New Feathers by Machine. I don't have a longarm..."yet" but I had this wonderful chance to take 3 longarm classes (and one on a domestic machine), so I thought I'd "just go for it". I guess it's like putting the cart before the horse. The 3 longarm classes are on a Gammill, not an APQS machine. I am 99% sure I want a Millie, or a Green Millie, but I did not see any indication that APQS was offering anything at Paducah. Also, this way I can really test drive the Gammills and get a sense what they are all about. I have test driven APQS machines numerous times at shows in PA, plus I took a 1/2 day class (it really wasn't a class, more of an FYI session provided by APQS) about 3 years ago. Even with classes using a Gammill, I'm sure what I learn about feathers will help me with whatever machine I eventually get. I'll wear a purple ribbon tied to my shoulder bag. I am 5'7" (was 5'8" before the big "O"), late 50s, short, gray hair, and could loose about 15 pounds. Beautiful, huh? LOL I hope to meet some of you there. PS - my cell phone number is 215-498-0497. If you are at the show, please give me a call and perhaps we can meet. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Fosse Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Hi Tina, Glad you are going to be there - It has been over a year since I have seen you! :P Judith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnieW Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 I plan to go but due to some personal complications at home (family health related issues) I am more or less on hold until closer to the show. I prefer to go on Wednesday & Thursday to the Paducah show. Also there's a little show in Grand Rivers, across the street from Patti's restaurant in the community building. It has quilts on display and some vendors. I enjoyed it last year. I don't have a problem finding a place to stay because we have a home in the area. Lucky me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laststitchstudio Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 I am excited as well. This is my first trip to Paducah and my 2nd "big" quilt show. Had a quilt in Nashville the year before last and that was my first show I had ever been to. I understand Paducah is a super show. I hope I can meet some of you there. Tina, I will stop by the APQS booth and introduce myself. Hope you all have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaCollins Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 YES!!! Everyone stop by and say hello!!!! Y'all know how much I LOVE to chit-chat!! Judith, OhMyGawsh!! It has been over a year, hasn't it??? Yikes!! Time sure flies when life gets crazy!! Kate, I visit your neck of the woods every summer... my family comes from this area- It's beautiful around you! Teresa, Come talk to me... We'll discuss potential longarm options... Hee! Hee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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