Houston International Quilt Festival 2013

The Houston International Quilt Festival kick-off begins in just a few days!

Festival hours for the public are:
Wednesday, October 30 7 to 10 PM
Thursday/Saturday, October 31/November 2 10 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, November 3 10 AM to 4 PM
Yours truly will be there and will post my finds, pictures and of course, opinions during the Festival.
If you can't make it this year, make plans for next year.  The 2014 Houston International Quilt Festival dates will be October 30/November 2.

The 2013 ticket prices are:

$12 adults
$9 seniors/students
$12 Preview Night package, includes additional free day
Children 10 and under free
$42 Full Show pass (includes Preview Night)
(Want to buy and print your tickets in advance?  Click here  The fee is $1 to do so.)

Pssst!  Here's a sneak peek at this year's Exhibitors -- and their booth numbers (as of October 22) so you can map out and plan your shopping strategy.   You may also want to keep in mind everyone automatically heads to the right once they enter.  Take it from a seasoned shopper and booth exhibitor, you may want to start a few rows over (remember which row you began so you don't miss a thing!).
Click here for the floor plans
There's also a lull around 3-4:30 PM before the after-work local crowd arrives.  Want to pick up some deals?  Then shop Sunday, especially mid-afternoon.  Vendors often don't want to pay or go through the hassle of shipping things back.  It's also an especially good time to get display magazines from the different publishers.  (Honestly, they toss them out.)  Surprisingly, Preview Night on Wednesday isn't that crowded.  It's also the best time to check the quilt displays.  But please, park in a safe and secure area, especially at night.  I recommend parking directly across the street or the Hilton parking garage.  Don't try to save money on safety.

Last year, Craftsy had a pop-up class booth in the Food Court area, and gave away discounted class tickets.  I'm hoping they will be back this year, too.  Make It University will also be returning.

Wear comfy shoes, stick a package of trail mix in your purse, have fun, and hope to see y'all there!