If you're going to be in Houston for the 2003 festival and would like to meet with the rest of the RCTQ gang, here's the scoop... The "primary" 2003 RCTQ meet-up which will take place on Saturday, November 1st, between noon and 2pm (the schedule break for classes) in the main food court in Hall D...

When you get to the really big show.....if you have time and if you even can remember whilst all the oogling is going on.....check out the C&T booth where my quilt is hanging. It's scrappy 30's repros with an applique vine border from the book Make it Simpler Paper Piecing. Here's their demo...

OK folks who is going to be in Houston? Is anyone coming to Houston for Festival this month? Toni in TX

calling all of you who might come this year!!!! (Yes I posted basically this same msg a month or so ago, so you can stop reading now if you read it earlier!!!) Several years ago a bunch of us went to the show and kept missing each other. KCK and I decided we needed to do something to make...

since it seems to be on fer shure... i'm gonna make the call again yeah, i'm yellin'! okay, here goes... the first formal request for info on who thinks they may possibly, or knows fer shure they will, be attending the 2005 Houston International Quilt Festival... (show and/or market) ...

don't know how often i'll get up there this year with Dad being sick. Wanted to let you know that the weather looks colder than they first said. 65/70 high and 45/50 lows are expected. talk to y'all soon i hope -- -- kellie bergerk at sbcglobal dot...

weather report - right now the weather folks are guessing/projecting/predicting/assuming 75/55 and partly cloudy for the majority of next week.... hope that is a help! -- kellie bergerk at sbcglobal dot net /my_photos

calling all of you who might come this year!!!! Several years ago a bunch of us went to the show and kept missing each other. KCK and I decided we needed to do something to make certain no one would be left out again if they didn't want to be. Jackie and John (from RCTQ) graciously offered us a...

I am thinking of attending the Houston IQF this November. Can anyone offer any advice or pointers? I have subscribed to the Houston IQF group but haven't been "accepted" yet =:0 TIA, Elizabeth

calling all of you who decided last minute you might come this year!!!! (Yes I posted basically this same msg a month or so ago, so you can stop reading now if you read it earlier!!!) Several years ago a bunch of us went to the show and kept missing each other. KCK and I decided we needed to do...

I know that I missed Houston this year but I'm really hoping to go in the next couple of years. However, I have a few questions for all you veterans. What I'm wondering is, how soon do tickets go on sale? Should I buy them right away or would it be ok to wait until later in the year? How quickly...

For those of you who've visited that big, big quilt show, I have a few questions... How early do you book your hotel room? When does the schedule of workshops and such arrive? How much chocolate should I bring? How many extra empty suitcases are needed to transport home all

For those of you who are going to be at the International Quilt Festival in Houston next fall, here's a hotel update... The new Hilton by the convention center is totally full as is the Holiday Inn Express which is very close to the convention center. There are some hotels about half a mile from...

I see that Sharon Schamber won "Best of Show" in Houston again ... http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7276124.html If you could not attend the Houston Quilt Festival this year, like me, then you can still view details of her quilt...

Am not able to use 1 room reservation at Hilton Americas for Quilt festival Oct 28-Nov 5. $143 per nite (plus tax and service charge), total $156.78. king size bed. Eight nites. I have paid deposit for one night. Sydne Bortel

Did anyone take a photo of the beautiful Snail Trail with the huge bear on it? I thought I didbut it is not here. I think my battery was low and I changed cards. I would really appreciate it if you could send it to me. frame242atyahoodotcom I am going to make a new album somewhere so you can...

Hi Everyone It's been a while since I've last posted. Had a great time at the Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters' show in August. I helped out recording all the successful bids for the live auction. I'd do it again. Even encouraged my co-recorder to bid on a few items. I've booked my...

Did anyone receive the IQF Show Catalog in snail mail? It was mailed last week. PAT

http://www.quilts.com/webcast0325/ Here's the link to the winners at Festival. Makes me wish I were there to see them in person! Ahhhhh, maybe next year. KJ

HI everyone, I have made my reservations for Festival and Market. Who is going this year and are any of you staying at the Hilton attached to the Center? I know that Saturday you meet for lunch in the Cafeteria, so what time would that be? Cant' wait! Linda -- Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda...