CATS schedule for 2006

I wonder why Vegas is Wednesday-Friday and the other two are Thursday-Saturday? Too bad they dropped Iowa. I was hoping to be able to make it there next year since I don't have to pay for lodging. Nashville dates are the only ones that are remotely possible for me and even that is only marginal. Oh well, I guess until I get a job I really don't have the money for things like this and if I get a job I won't have the time...

I echo the sentiment for longer classes. The projects I've actually finished from events like this are the ones that I could get more than half-done in class. Then there are all the kits from the one that I was going to attend but then ended up moving out here and those aren't even

*started*!

Phylis Maurer wrote:

Phyllis, how "locked in" are these shows? We had been planning on going to Vegas next year, anyway, and this would be absolutely *GREAT* for me! :) I've always wanted to attend one of these shows! Do you have any idea *where* in Vegas it's going to be held? Enquiring minds want to know! :))))

Joan

At this point in time, we have only very sketchy information about the sites. As Brenda pointed out, the other two shows are Thurs - Saturday, and this one is Wed - Friday, so I could have copied the dates down incorrectly. I don't know either, exactly where it will be scheduled.

Sorry, but except for the dates, I don't really know much. But I'll post (later) what I find out.

Phyllis

Joan,

My understanding is that contracts have been signed with the three venues. So as long as Phylis got the dates correct (I only looked at the Hershey date) then they are "locked in". I checked the webpage and there is nothing posted yet. You might try contacting CAT directly. Email is snipped-for-privacy@aol.com and phone is 616-447-0009.

I had a blast at CATS even with the smaller market and fewer classes (had fun taking Phylis's Yugoslavian Weaving). Spent huge amounts of time in the Stitcher's Lounge (which, for me, makes the entire show worth the trip).

Calling to make my Hershey reservations for next year right now!

Anne (> Phylis Maurer wrote:

Speaking of, is there a section of the Lodge that one should request if making reservations for CATS?

Thanks, Ericka

Ericka,

Not sure what the sections of the Lodge are called, but you want to be either in the tower near Forebay or the hallway near Forebay (room numbers start around 2250 and go down, lower in farther away). I always request the same room (4 years running). I am just around the corner from the Stitchers Lounge (which is in the tower). From there it is about a minute (if you walk slow) to most of the classrooms, the hotel lobby and the shopping market. When you make your reservation you will be charged immediately for one night's stay at the hotel. If you cancel a minimum of three days before your arrival your money will be refunded.

Anne (> Anne Tuchscherer wrote:

Anne,

Thanks so much for this information. I went to Hershey in 2003, driving in the horrible wind from that hurricane, and stayed in a part of the lodge that was much further away. Seems like I had to walk outside at some point to get to my room!

I did Charleston last year and totally missed it this year. I'm going to call Hershey now and request one of these rooms much closer!

Betsy in PA

Okay, here's what I got from Tasha at CATS: "We are definitely going to be in Vegas next year. The dates you have are correct, April 5-7. We will be at the Riviera Casino & Convention Center. Group rate information will be published as soon as it is available on our website."

WooHoo! I'm gonna be there! :))))))))) Guess I'd better get started on an @badge! :)

Joan

Joan,

Go to the Stitching Festival website

) and send them a message asking your questions. I know sometimes the days of the week for the festival are dependent on the venue and I am guessing with Las Vegas, they couldn't get the weekend because of all of the weekend excursions coming into town. I heard something about it being at the Riviera, but don't know what/where that is in town, so better check with the festival organizers.

Marianne

According to the reservations page (which doesn't go far enough to reserve for CATS), midweek hotel rates are much lower than weekends.

Now there's no doubt in my mind that I'll be there! I get t' meet Joan!!!!!!

An even bigger WOOHOOOOO!!!!

Who else might be able to make it to this?

Really Excited Joan

Room rates often triple and sometimes even quadruple on Friday and Saturday nights! This is one of the reasons DH and I usually stay at Circus -- it's just cheaper to begin with and the rates usually only double on the weekend. The Riviera is on the end of the Strip nearest downtown -- the end that I usually think of as the "beginning" of the Strip. This is the end where Circus Circus, Westward Ho, Frontier and the Stardust are located. It is on the other side of the street from these hotels. The other end is nearest the airport and has the Tropicana, NewYork NewYork, Excaliber, & the Luxor. For anyone interested in going to Vegas for CATS, DO NOT rent a car unless you plan on driving out of town for some reason. For about $15.00 R/T you can take an airport shuttle between the airport & your hotel. Driving on the Strip can be something of a challenge if you aren't used to it. Even DH and I would take a cab to get around town when we have driven up there!! If you want to do any sightseeing, take a Greyline tour -- they are usually pretty cheap and go just about everywhere you would want to go. Be sure to stop in the Fashion Show Mall, right on the Strip -- it's got some great stuff to look at and maybe even buy if you are into "glitz" :-). The shopping area of Caesar's is a MUST DO as is just walking through the Bellagio, Venetian and Paris casinos. CiaoMeow >^;;^<

Ooooh, thank you! I don't have the energy to waste prowling around looking for the highlights, so I'm glad you summed it up for me so I can skip the chaff and go directly to the gold. :)

The latest news I've seen is that it'll be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Vegas, first weekend of April. Some of us here in the LA area are tentatively discussing carpooling up.