First Time At a Quilt Show
#11
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: midwest
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Look at the quilts on display first. Pay attention to the ones you don't like. Study them. Figure out what you don't like about it and make a mental note so you don't do the same thing on your quilts. If allowed take pictures of both your favorites and your least favorites.
Second, do a fast walk by of the vendor booths. That gives you an idea of what everyone is selling. Then go back thru the vendor booths and do your shopping.
Take small samples of the fabrics you are trying to match.
I carry a small notebook that lists all the things I own - like rulers, patterns, odd thread colors (so i don't buy them again), and books. Keeps me from buying duplicates.
Second, do a fast walk by of the vendor booths. That gives you an idea of what everyone is selling. Then go back thru the vendor booths and do your shopping.
Take small samples of the fabrics you are trying to match.
I carry a small notebook that lists all the things I own - like rulers, patterns, odd thread colors (so i don't buy them again), and books. Keeps me from buying duplicates.
#12
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: central Indiana
Posts: 1,166
Imatopper had a great suggestion about taking a list of things you already have. I am going to do that, myself. One thing I take with me is the yardage requirements for various projects that I seem to do frequently...a particular apron, a certain bag, a notebook cover, placemat and table runners, etc. That way, when I do see fabric I like, I know how much I would need to buy.
#13
Originally Posted by Pam B
Imatopper had a great suggestion about taking a list of things you already have. I am going to do that, myself. One thing I take with me is the yardage requirements for various projects that I seem to do frequently...a particular apron, a certain bag, a notebook cover, placemat and table runners, etc. That way, when I do see fabric I like, I know how much I would need to buy.
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Plan a break to let your mind rest. Visual overload can be a creative killer.
Some of our smaller local shows have the vendors in the same building or even next to the quilt displays. It is easy to walk back to the vendors and purchase whatever you want. Normally, Pat and I look at the quilts first and then go shopping. (That way I don't need to carry bags around the displays - it can get crowded and they can get heavy).
If the show is large or the vendors are in a different building, my approach depends on time and money. I may make a pass through all the vendors to see what everyone has and then decide to go back and make my purchases. It's important to note the name and position of the vendor. If it's a special item or there is limited quantity - get it right away.
Careful not to get carried away. It's very easy to get caught up in the excitement of it all. Sounds like you have a plan and a shopping list.
Most importantly: HAVE FUN!!!!!!
Some of our smaller local shows have the vendors in the same building or even next to the quilt displays. It is easy to walk back to the vendors and purchase whatever you want. Normally, Pat and I look at the quilts first and then go shopping. (That way I don't need to carry bags around the displays - it can get crowded and they can get heavy).
If the show is large or the vendors are in a different building, my approach depends on time and money. I may make a pass through all the vendors to see what everyone has and then decide to go back and make my purchases. It's important to note the name and position of the vendor. If it's a special item or there is limited quantity - get it right away.
Careful not to get carried away. It's very easy to get caught up in the excitement of it all. Sounds like you have a plan and a shopping list.
Most importantly: HAVE FUN!!!!!!
#15
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: England
Posts: 261
ann clare, I'll now be accompanied by my aunt, who has also taken up quilting. I'll let her know that some of you are going to meet up and that it would be nice to meet other UK quilters.
I'll be in touch nearer the day.
White Gloves? :shock: To be honest, I didn't think anyone would be allowed to touch the quilts on display. I thought they would be for just looking at and drooling over :D
One thing I forgot that I also want to pick up whilst there is a pattern for the Bow Tuck Bag/Tote. I've loved this bag since seeing the tutorial on another thread recently and want to have a go. So that's something else to spend my money on.
I'm hoping that the display quilts jog my brain into gear. I'm wanting to have a go at 'something' different from the usually, 'traditional' patterns/blocks I'm doing at the moment. Haven't been able to put my finger on what it is yet, but hopefully, I'll find it at the NEC.
I'll be in touch nearer the day.
White Gloves? :shock: To be honest, I didn't think anyone would be allowed to touch the quilts on display. I thought they would be for just looking at and drooling over :D
One thing I forgot that I also want to pick up whilst there is a pattern for the Bow Tuck Bag/Tote. I've loved this bag since seeing the tutorial on another thread recently and want to have a go. So that's something else to spend my money on.
I'm hoping that the display quilts jog my brain into gear. I'm wanting to have a go at 'something' different from the usually, 'traditional' patterns/blocks I'm doing at the moment. Haven't been able to put my finger on what it is yet, but hopefully, I'll find it at the NEC.
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