LynnBarr Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hello - I have seen several posts about disappointing quilt shows. I am wondering if it would be worth driving aprox. two hours to the MQX show in Springfield IL this October? I do not own a longarm, unless I win the Millie giveaway . I have a Tiara 2 sit-down machine and am slowly becoming familiar with it. It seems that most of the classes are already full, or geared to longarm machines only, so I would really only be attending the actual quilt show and checking out the vendors. Does anyone have any estimate of how many vendors there might be? Any info is appreciated. Thank you! Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 I don't know about the show but I think you would surely benefit from going. I also have a sit down machine. I see ideas for long arms and then use them with my George. Any time you are around other quilters it is inspiring. If you can, make the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkey1030 Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Lynn, It's worth going just because you might have a chance to meet me there. LOL. I'm planning on going for one day at least. It'll be my first time at an MQX show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnBarr Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Lynn, It's worth going just because you might have a chance to meet me there. LOL. I'm planning on going for one day at least. It'll be my first time at an MQX show. OK, then... that settles it! I'll make the drive up and check it out. Thank you for replying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Lynn: I have a George, so I understand what you mean. As long as you can in your mind transition the machine movement to moving your hands, any longarm classes should be fine. If Cindy Needham is there teaching, I would say take her classes. I found her to be outstanding for sit-down quilting. She teaches on DSMs, so it all transfers to you Tiara. I have not taken her online classes, but if they are half a good as she is in person I thing they would be well worth the money. I have also taken classes from Paula Reed on sit-down and found her to be a great teacher. Best of luck to you. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 It is worth going to just to see the beautiful quilting on the quilts, it is so inspiring! There will probably be classes you can take and the vendors are usually worth going for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkl Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Lynn I've only been to one MQX (Portland) a few years ago. It was very good. Even if you don't take a hands-on class, consider attending a 1-2 hour lecture or demo-style lecture. They are very informative and often include a Q&A session. Leslie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I went to MQX in Manchester, NH, which is a 3-1/2 hour drive for me. The first couple times I went I only had my DSM, and I enjoyed it. Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 There are several classes being offered that are for free motion and ruler work on DSM. Also, there will be vendors of all kinds there. And, the show itself will be stunning. I always take close up photos of specific quilting designs I want to come home and try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Yes, this one looks worth it, in my opinion. The vendor list is pretty good. The quilts are so inspiring, plus you can take pictures of the detailing of your favorites, then practice, then add to your next quilt. http://www.mqxshow.com/MQX/Midwest/QuiltShow/VendorsMidwest/index.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnBarr Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thanks for the info everyone! I have my reservations made, and I signed up for the APQS Demo. I'm looking forward to it all, and my husband is coming along too. We'll hit some of the Lincoln historic sites while we're in Springfield. We're making it a long weekend road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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