Hi it's that man again from Chester UK If you are going to this quilt show have a great day out If possible check out the World Quilt Competition - International Entries
Pacific International Quilt Festival XVIII October 15 - 18, 2009 Santa Clara Convention Center Santa Clara, California
Pacific International Quilt Festival returns to Santa Clara, CA with a spectacular collection of over 800 quilts and works of wearable and textile art. This well-recognized and largest quilt show on the west coast, known to quilters as P.I.Q.F., is held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Not only does this incredible event feature astounding works of quilt art, it also offers a wide array of workshops and lectures presented by world-renowned instructors. A 300 booth Merchants Mall can be found with the best in fabrics, notions, machines, wearable art and everything for the quilter, artist and home sewer. Visitors to the show will view a magnificent competition of the finest quilts created by talented artists from across the globe. Fashionable entries from the Wearable Art Competition will also be on display.
In addition, this Festival also features over 60 workshops and lectures presented by our international teaching staff.
The San Francisco / Monterey Bay area is a wonderful destination! Don't just go to a quilt festival, vacation at one!
Best wishes from her & him
Mike