The YoYos made hundreds of those bows that year...the vendors almost ran out of 5" squares there were so many bought. I'm betting it was Mom you talked to...I'm the only child of any of them that takes an interest. The Museum also sells my hand-dyed silk scarves in the gift shop. The Methodist church on Broadway (a few blocks from the show, but within walking distance) has wonderful low cost food. Mom and the YoYos always eat there at least once. Here's the link to the church website: http://bumc-paducah.org/ someone there will be happy to tell you about what they offer.Pizza Inn has a great buffet in place for the quilters too. (Mom and her gang always eat there too) It is between the Expo Center and Hancock's Fabrics. The Boy Scouts usually set up out side the Expo and sell fresh strawberry shortcake. Oh yeah...Merle Haggard is going to be at the Carson Center on Thursday night if anyone is a fan...there may be some tickets left (we got ours in Dec) There are lots of chain restaurants out by the mall and Hancocks...Applebees, Outback, Rafferty's...and all of the burger franchises. Ryans has a buffet and there's a Panera Bread too. The Presbyterian church http://www.westminsterpresbyterianpa...OurHistory.htm also offers meals on a quilter's budget (why waste money on food with all of that fabric around) Ask any questions...I'll pop in every day and give you the scoop!

Ok...I called mom and got the churches's meal schedules

Thursday:
St Francis De Sales Catholic (Broadway)..lunch $7. Carry out available 270-442-1923 for reservations
St Paul Lutheran (21st Street) Germanfest Dinner $10 reservations recommended 270-898-8563
Broadway Methodist Italian Night $8 reservations recommended 270-443-2401

Friday:
Sam's Club complimentary quilter's breakfast 7 to 9 am (behind KY Oaks Mall)
St Francis DeSales Chicken and Dressing lunch $7 10:30 till 2pm reservations recommended..carry out available 270-442-1923
Grace Episcopal 820 Broadway sit down lunch quilt display, lace guild display $9 11:15 am or 12:15 pm seating times 270-443-1363 tours of this historic church available too...beautiful old building and grounds!
First Presbyterian 200 N 7th Taste of Paducah Dinner Quilt show5 pm and 7 pm $10

Saturday:
Fountain Ave Methodist 17th & Fountain dinner...entree/salad and dessert $10 (there's a dessert ROOM!)Groups of 10 or more should call for reservations 270-443-1724 (Mom never misses this one!)

How is the americas best inn at metropolois or the motels at Paducah? Just wondering if they are nice or if I need to stay futher out at Marion. I had reservations at both but kepted the Marion. Hoping I did right.

I don't know about the motel...nothing bad...I just don't have any info. I'll see if Mom knows anything.

Sounds like loads of fun!! Bring back pictures!!

I understand I need to register and it is closed now to do this. Can I register when I get there and does it take long? Not sure what all this means. Appreciate your imput!

Advance registration gives you a dollar or two off admission I think. You'll get a badge or bracelet and won't have to wait in line to pay to get in. It isn't a long wait, but when the show opens each morning, there's a lot of folks waiting. Advance registration lets those who do it bypass this.

Calvert City is not too far to stay if you can't find any where closer but don't go to the Day's Inn. My sister and I booked a room there about 3 or 4 years ago and it was just nasty. I wish I still had the pictures I took. The owner would not return any of our money and I tried to go directly through Day's Inn but they told us it was a fanchise and there was nothing they could do.

I got a room at Marion, at least I am familar with that area and comfortable that our hotel will be decent. Anyone else staying in Marion?

Thanks for that information, I feel better knowing that we can still get in. I plan to get there early, maybe it won't be too long of wait. I am excited as this will be my first!