Machine Quilters Showcase 2008 Gets Started May 14th
April 30th, 2008 Posted in Machine Quilting, Quilt ShowsThe Mach
ine Quilters Showcase is on. The 2008 show is boasting a tropical island theme. The show is hosted by the IMQA (International Machine Quilters Association), which is celebrating its 10th Anniversary.
Known by quilting insiders as MQS, it is the largest conference and quilt show that is dedicated to machine quilting. It is held at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
The actual show starts Wednesday, May 14th and runs through Saturday May 17th; however, classes begin on May 12th. If you are thinking about going but have not registered, you will have to do walk-up registration as pre-registration ended April 18th. Don’t fret too much. Many classes are still available and you may register at the show. According to the MQS website, “the Registration Desk will open at 7 am on Monday May 12th.” Check out the Classes & Events Catalogue.
Plan on some cool stuff. There are always spectacular quilts and incredible quilters, door prizes and lots of quilting fun. There will be Demo Sessions, a Shopping Frenzy and Quilt Exhibits. The show will offer $38,000 in awards and ribbons to the best quilts at its awards ceremony on May 14th.
The show has made it easier to get to the show and meet up with friends.
“Attention! If you are in need of a ride from the airport or to connect with a roommate for MQS contact the roommate rideshare coordinator by April 30, 2008.”
The chart will be updated May 1, 2008 for the last time before the show. For more info, email room-rideshare@IMQA.org.
As the authorized Dealer in Southern California and Las Vegas for Gammill Quilting Machines, I will be there checking out the fun stuff and then head to the International Quilt Market in Portland, Oregon.
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