Quilt Shows and expos Question
07-30-2011, 08:02 AM
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There is a Quilt show coming near me, and there are loads of classes. I have never gone to one, I am tempted to try to do everything, (three day show) but figure this might be impossible and actually make me enjoy the event less.
For those of you who have gone to these events, what do you normally do and what (how many classes would you recommend?) The class list was just released yesterday. How soon should I sign up?
For those of you who have gone to these events, what do you normally do and what (how many classes would you recommend?) The class list was just released yesterday. How soon should I sign up?
07-30-2011, 08:12 AM
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Trying to take all of the classes may be overwhelming, maybe pick a class each day and a demonstration? Some are hours, others much shorter.
AND there usually are many demos set up throughout the Expo so you won't be lacking for learning there too :D:D:D
AND there usually are many demos set up throughout the Expo so you won't be lacking for learning there too :D:D:D
07-30-2011, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
Trying to take all of the classes may be overwhelming, maybe pick a class each day and a demonstration? Some are hours, others much shorter.
AND there usually are many demos set up throughout the Expo so you won't be lacking for learning there too :D:D:D
AND there usually are many demos set up throughout the Expo so you won't be lacking for learning there too :D:D:D
Ditto. Never stop learning!
Machine valet? Wow, that's cool!!
Is the show in Sept at the Cobb County Civic Center? I just picked up an info card on it yesterday at a LQS. Their opportunity quilt is a gorgeous "Dear Hannah." If we lived closer I'd go just to see that one!
07-30-2011, 09:21 AM
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Pare it down to just a couple of classes per day. In most cases there is a ton of shopping opportunity (which you might want to do first!!) and a lot of demo and even hands on things to do and see. Leave yourself time to eat and enjoy!
07-30-2011, 10:08 AM
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I've been to several large shows and discovered I need to plan ahead. The first thing I do is peruse the catalog and learn about everything that is going to be happening at that particular show - classes, demos, lectures, quilt displays, special exhibits, vendors, how the classes are priced, etc.
Then I take 1 sheet of paper for each day I plan on attending, go through the class list and write down which classes (including times) I'm very interested in taking. On the list for each day, I also write down other activities I want to do - demos, lectures, lunch etc. Next I whittle the lists down to a reasonable (for me) schedule and budget. Some classes have additional supply fees. I leave a chunk of time to view the quilt displays and shop the vendors on one or more days.
Also, I create a shopping list containing items needed for UFO's, current and future projects.
Bottom line - plan, allow serendipity and ENJOY!
Then I take 1 sheet of paper for each day I plan on attending, go through the class list and write down which classes (including times) I'm very interested in taking. On the list for each day, I also write down other activities I want to do - demos, lectures, lunch etc. Next I whittle the lists down to a reasonable (for me) schedule and budget. Some classes have additional supply fees. I leave a chunk of time to view the quilt displays and shop the vendors on one or more days.
Also, I create a shopping list containing items needed for UFO's, current and future projects.
Bottom line - plan, allow serendipity and ENJOY!
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