Quiltcon 2024 Survival Guide: Tips for Attendees!

[@dottiemathews6853]

wow1 this is amazing! i would truly be overwhelmed with this, but so excited! i am not a quilter, but i create and design canvas tote bags and accessories, but, I'm interested in the process of quilting. but Quiltcon looks amazing. i remember seeing it in Atlanta last year and it was off the chain. i lived not too far from where they had it at.

[@jmurphy7192]

Oh, so wish I would have watched this video before I went to Raleigh! It was my first Quiltcon, and you gave perfect tips!

[@sewbecca]

Something to keep in mind for next year!

[@cindylong5699]

I will be there! I will be Star struck if I see you and Tiff!

[@sewbecca]

Well, we will be there all 4 days - so the chances are pretty good that you'll spot us roaming the floor!

[@KateBerggren]

Becca, enjoy every single moment. The technology that is available is mind blowing ! I hope the compression socks you bought do the trick

[@MaryMannion]

Thanks Becca.. this was really helpful. I was in Atlanta last year and it was amazing!

[@sewbecca]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martystill8863]

Thanks for all the info. I have a sister that lives in Raleigh! Her husband is an excellent cook so i can't wait. Hope to see you there.

[@sewbecca]

Oooh, that sounds yummy! Let me know when & where dinner is, LOL!

[@itsmejeanmarie]

Super helpful info for this first-timer, thank you!

[@sewbecca]

Glad it was helpful!

[@QuiltyJill]

Thanks for the great video! I know I'll be watching it again when the date gets closer.

[@sewbecca]

You’re welcome!

[@maggierose97]

The History Museum and Natural Sciences Museum are free but it would involve time and a lot of walking to view them. They are on Jones St between Wilmington and Salisbury st. About maybe 5 blocks away from Convention center. City buses are free until june.

[@sewbecca]

Thanks for the tips - if we find ourselves with some down time, maybe we will check them out!

[@kathycantu4050]

I can’t wait its gonna be so fun. Lord the drive from Texas isn’t! Going to visit my brother in NC too

[@sewbecca]

Two birds with one stone! Seeing some awesome quilts and visiting with family!

[@reginaoneill9372]

Great tips, thanks! Compression socks are awesome for any time you’re walking or standing a lot. And don’t forget to wear them on the plane. They help so much with that leaden feeling in your legs after sitting in a cramped economy class seat.

[@sewbecca]

Great tip!

[@emmonstrex65]

The App is AMAZING. I'm seriously considering going- maybe drive there, spend the night, go back for 5/6 hrs, then back to Hampton, VA.

[@sewbecca]

Well, even if you don't go - I'll see you at Mid-Atlantic (if you're there on Saturday)!

[@emmonstrex65]

@@sewbecca Awesome! Yes, I'll be there every day!😉💸

[@elizabethwebb9732]

This will be my first quiltcon! Thank you so much for the tips!

[@sewbecca]

You are so welcome!

[@SewingWithLawayne]

One tip I could add, budget extra money, bring both extra cash and at least one loaded CC as not all of the food vendors take CC or cash as well as the vendors in the show. Also not sure if the womens restroom has them, but I charged my phone in the mens restrooms.

[@sewbecca]

Great tip!!!

[@teresadawkins3876]

Thanks so much Becca! My daughter and I will be there just for one day but these are really helpful. Hope to see you there!

[@sewbecca]

You are so welcome!

[@annatatistcheff4917]

This was an awesome video, thank you for so much detail! Can't wait to go to QuiltCon for the first time and meet you all!!!

[@sewbecca]

My pleasure!

[@HeikeWoolard]

Great video. Thank you. I want to recommend a 3-pack of Wellow Compression stockings. They are made with Bamboo and are amazing. (not sponsored)

[@sewbecca]

Thanks for the tip!

[@junehanson7865]

Thanks for all the info 😊

[@sewbecca]

You’re welcome!

[@elizabethhorn9861]

Great video! Thanks for the information on the class swap/sell board, might need to post one!

[@sewbecca]

Which one are you trying to offload? ;)

[@elizabethhorn9861]

so sorry I just now saw your question-worked all day yesterday and went to bed early! The class I could drop is QLA006-Quilting with Rulers Skill Builder. It's Saturday 9am-12. I have ordered the ruler/panel quilt and it will be at the class-if that is not wanted, I am fine keeping it.@@sewbecca

[@vaquiltgurl5751]

Thank you Becca! This video is Awesome...and very informative! Raleigh will be my first Quiltcon and I have already shared your video with my gal pals that are coming, too. I hope I can meet you at the show.

[@sewbecca]

Wonderful! I hope y’all enjoy the show!!!

[@julieeakes]

This will be my first quiltcon. I hope I bump into you. Thanks for all of the tips. Didn’t even know there was an app for that.

[@sewbecca]

Glad it was helpful! I wished I would have had something like this last year - so I figured why not put it out there for the newbies this year! It's a lot of fun, you're going to love it!

[@bonitastorbakken8222]

GREAT video.....thank you!!!

[@sewbecca]

You are welcome!

[@peggybinette8605]

Next month in Raleigh will be my first QuiltCon. This is great!

[@sewbecca]

I'm so glad! Quiltcon is going to be amazing - I hope you enjoy yourself! And don't forget to say hi!

[@cathyhasfaith6991]

I would love to see your back pack/roller

[@sewbecca]

There’s a link in the description box to my exact rolling bag!

[@mariejohns1387]

I know we’re supposed to be talking about Quilt con but Becca…. Mufasa is absolutely amazing!!

[@sewbecca]

Hahaha! I have *one* more row to do tonight...he should be *fully* pieced by the weekend!!! Tune in Friday for a reveal!!

[@traceycoles1693]

I look forward to seeing all the videos of quiltcon. Also, looking at the elephant close up reminded me to ask- how are you planning to quilt Mufasa?

[@sewbecca]

I’m actually hoping to send it out for show quilting from The Very Thoughtful Quilter!

[@traceycoles1693]

@@sewbecca I can't wait to see it!

[@jengamble6083]

Hoping to get to quilt on myself, someday. But can’t wait to see your videos covering it. 🩵😊

[@kristiparker4139]

I can't get there this year, but hopefully I'll see you in 2025!!

[@cpitz5298]

see you there!!!

[@sewbecca]

Absolutely!

[@hollywarren5489]

Yay, I made the video! See ya in a couple weeks!

[@sewbecca]

Can't wait!

[@constanceklagge]

I have never been to any quilt show. I would have loved to attend the California one last weekend, LED Lit rulers WOW. Swag bags sounds cool. I guess I need to make a quilt show 1st on my bucket list. 😅

[@sewbecca]

Quiltcon will be in Phoenix next year - so it'll be out west!

[@tonditerhaar129]

I just watched your informative video about Quiltcon 2024. I’m very excited about going next month. I heard that you are strongly encouraged to wear something modified or personally created. Can you expand on that? I want to get the full experience but need some inspiration. Thanks!

[@sewbecca]

Last year, there were a few (less than a dozen) individuals that I saw wearing something "quilted" (like a quilted jacket). Most folks were just there in casual clothes enjoying the shopping and the quilt show!

[@cathyhasfaith6991]

Hi Becca!

[@corinnehartrick6339]

Hi Becca, Thank you for this video. I'm sorry I just looked at it now. I would really like to go to Raleigh for the Quilt Com. Can you tell me when it is? The only one I can bring is my husband ,he loves going with me. We live in Canada, and I have wanted to meet you. This is an opportunity for my husband and I to go away. We are retired so it would be nice to travel. We will celebrate our Anniversary on March 19th. 47 years of wonderful marriage. It is such a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you, Corinne.

[@sewbecca]

Hi Corrine! Quilt con is in Raleigh North Carolina next week! It runs February 22nd 2024 to February 25, 2024. I’ll be arriving on Wednesday, February 21 and leaving on Monday, February 26. I won’t be at quilt con in 2025, but if you’re interested in going it’ll be February 2025 and located in Phoenix.

[@deidrapowell8762]

Hope to see you! I live near Raleigh. What day are you coming?

[@sewbecca]

We’re driving down Wednesday and will drive back Monday!

[@deidrapowell8762]

@@sewbecca I am meeting up with Sean hopefully. Not sure if he is doing lunch or dinner meet up yet Saturday

[@maggierose97]

I assume it's in the Raleigh Convention Center. I haven't been in that building in probably 20 years. The building has a stupid layout. It's U-shaped, so if you are in a room at the top of the "U" and need to get to a room at the top of the other side of the U, you have to walk all the way around (down one side, across, and down the other side). Also, the elevators are confusing. Most of them only serve some of the floors. So, fortunately you can find floor plans etc online. Study it ahead of the time.

[@shelbysilverman5173]

This might be a silly question but what kind of food do they have at the concession stand? Do you think it's important to bring in lots of food and snacks or is there a good selection to buy or worth it to leave the convention center for snacks? Thanks!

[@sewbecca]

Actually - I recorded a bit about having some snacks in my bag, and decided to leave it out because I wasn't sure what the convention center's policy would be on food. Most quilt shows are 'no food' in the exhibit hall. Last year, they had outside vendors (like Chick Fil A, etc) come in and serve a limited menu...for higher prices in the lobby. Most of the time, I chose to ate at nearby locations and snuck some portable snacks into the hall in my bag (don't tell anyone, LOL). I just didn't pull them out unless I was seated at a table away from the vendors and the quilts.

[@Sewwithdebee]

Have fun - we have to wait until 2025 (fingers crossed)

[@pst47wings]

I’m trying to find how you see the quilts that will be displayed, but can’t seem to find how to do so. Can anyone help with that?

[@sewbecca]

Unless you know the name of the quilt, or the quilter, you'll have to wait for that feature to be released in the app. Once Quiltcon officially opens next week (02/22/2024 at 10am ET), from the main screen of the app, click on 'Quilt Show'. Note: You will need to have purchased a pass to the show in order to use the app.

[@pst47wings]

@@sewbecca Thank you! I've got my pass and have been checking out which vendors I want to make sure and check out. Thanks so much for the quick response!!!

[@debmckasson1953]

@ BECCA I recommend Via compression socks. Becca they fit without struggling to get them on.

[@sewbecca]

Thanks, Deb! I'll check them out!

[@debbieott1076]

Becca is there any way that you can find out how much the catalog is that you were talking about that has all the pics of all the vendors / pics of quilts. And if you can let me know how I can get a copy of it. I wish I could go to quilt con but I can't. If you're to busy to do this I understand. Thank you.

[@debbieott1076]

I hope you and everyone has a awesome time.