yankiequilter Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I am leaving in the morning and driving to Houston for the quilt show. Who else is going? I hope we can get together to meet and introduce ourselves to each other. One of the most enjoyable things that I have done as I have attended shows over the past few years is to meet some of the wonderful people on this forum. We could meet Thursday or Friday afternoon, around 2 or 3 PM, either at the APQS booth or the entrance to the lunch hall. We could identify ourselves with a red ribbon on our name tags. Anyone going to Houston, what do you all think? I hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Liz Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I have just had a surprise. I too am going to Houston. We leave Heathrow in the morning (weather willing, storms are forecast) I have no idea what to expect when I get there but would love to meet up. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I'll be there Thursday-Saturday with three friends. First-timer and I'm so excited! Let me know what time is decided upon for a gathering at the APQS booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Not going but hope you all - and I know you will - have an awesome time! Who knows, maybe next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Once again, we need a 'green with envy' emoji. It would save me so much time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Quilter Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I will be there Wed. Night for Preveiw then again Friday about 1pm/Sat all day/Sunday. Friday 3PM would be best for me. I sure would love to met you all. For you newbies, wear comfortable shoes, layer clothing, eat a good breakfast. Food is expensive - starts at $8.00, + $3-4 for drinks. There is large ozarka water fountains on the 2nd floor, bottled water is $3, so bring a small bottle and refill. If you have a backpack, that seems to work best. keeps your back straight and less back pain. Remember NO ROLLER BAGS. Although there Rebels, one lady fell over one at Market and broke her leg. So look before you (leap) turn or move. They also Rent the motored chaired, they go very fast, a teacher was hit from behind, knocked down and nearly run over onFriday; so again, watch for the DWQ (Driving While Quilting) careless drivers. Wishing you all a safe trip in. Stay safe and have tones of fun. The quilts are gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkl Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 APQS has a great location on the floor, just inside one of the main entrances. I am here for Quilt Market and stopped by the booth to check out Quilt Path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I'll be there and looking forward to meeting you all!! Carmen, red ribbons are a great idea. I will be there for preview night and classes all week. APQS have an excellent booth space, so it should be easy for us all to locate it. Friday at 3 is great for me to meet up with y'all!! Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skg55 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Hi Everyone... I too am going to Houston... leave on Wed and will be there thru Sun... great idea... hope to meet everyone and red ribbon is a great idea... This is my first time ever going to a show... going with a couple "new" quilt friends.... and I am newbie also... got my new machine(freedom) a few months (about7 months) ago and have been quilting away as much as I can... but have so much to learn... and need to look for some panto's all I have are the 2 that came with my machine... Don't know what to expect... if anyone has gone before... give us all an idea of what to expect... how big is this place... etc Thanks and hope to meet you guys... Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 sue, i suggest you download the floor map before you get there and highlight all the vendors with the products you are looking for. first day look at everything. that night write your shopping list. second day shop and stick tomyour list third day investigate what else is there. in between look at the quilys!,,,, it is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I'll be there Wed to Sunday, if I'm not in class it would be great to meet. Julie I will meet you in class. Hope we learn lots of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharond Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I will be there Wednesday thru Sunday. Hopefully I will see some of you ladies there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 It sounds like Friday at 3:00 PM at the APQS booth will work so I will see you there! If anyone wants to meet at a different time or day, post here and I will check back. Houston, here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aithne Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I'm going too and I'll try to be at the meet up. Advice for new show go'ers is to wear comfortable shoes. In fact, I usually leave a pair in the car and change them at lunch time. Also, clean out your purse. It gets heavy lugging around all that extra weight on your shoulder. As mentioned, food is expensive and we usually go out at lunch. There is a shopping center a couple of blocks away with a food court. Getting a breath of fresh air revitalizes us for the afternoon. We also break up the show and do vendors in the morning and quilts in the afternoon. My brain stops processing after a while and switching from quilts to vendors helps me not to miss things. The last thing is bring a sturdy bag for your purchases. Counting down the hours . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHuffman Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 If someone has some extra red ribbons bring them by the APQS booth and we can hand them out to any board members who stop by without one. See everyone there! Make sure you stop and say hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I have some red ribbon and will bring it with me. Fogged in, cannot get on the ferry this morning so I am getting a slow start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'll be there Wed to Sunday, if I'm not in class it would be great to meet. Julie I will meet you in class. Hope we learn lots of stuff. Pam, the seat next to me in class is saved for you!! Can't wait to meet you later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks Julie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skg55 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 thanks everyone for all your great ideas for the show... I have printed off the floor map and highlighten where I want to go... what a great idea.... make me feel more organized to..... I do have another question tho: when purchasing items... is there shipping so I don't have to worry about how much I buy to be able to fit in suitcase.... Need my running shoes on and leaving Wed AM.... so tomorrow I will finish packing and have a quilt to finish ... and need to remember my RED ribbon... see you all there.... SO excited... oh and I am taking a longarm class from Dawn C...... wanted to take more than one but for my first show and we are doing other stuff too... going to the Ghouls night out... the Halloween dinner.... Thanks again ALL Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aithne Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I can't remember if it is a FedEx station or a UPS station set up on the second floor. Shop, shop, and shop some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyt Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Those of you coming to festival come by Booth 1733. I am here in Houston helping my friend who develops and manufactures Steady Betty products. The original product is a pressing board. She has since "invented" several other products that are great for quilters. She is a quilter and developed these things to solve some issues she had. You will love them! I will try to get to the APQS booth at 2:00 on Fri to meet -- kind of depends on the crowd at the booth. This was the first time I had been to "market". Quite and experience. Remember -- STEADY BETTY -- Booth 1733 !!! By the way -- I second all the advice above about shoes, backpacks, water bottles, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyt Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Those of you coming to festival come by Booth 1733. I am here in Houston helping my friend who develops and manufactures Steady Betty products. The original product is a pressing board. She has since "invented" several other products that are great for quilters. She is a quilter and developed these things to solve some issues she had. You will love them! I will try to get to the APQS booth at 2:00 on Fri to meet -- kind of depends on the crowd at the booth. This was the first time I had been to "market". Quite and experience. Remember -- STEADY BETTY -- Booth 1733 !!! By the way -- I second all the advice above about shoes, backpacks, water bottles, etc. Theresa Ford -- Millenium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Quilter Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I was there earlier this week. There is a UPS/Fedex store on the 2nd floor. There is also a Rent a Hold Box room for extra to store your stuff until you finish then ship 1 box. All of this is on the 2nd floor. Happy travels, see you all on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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