It's almost show time again!  Our return to Manchester has generated much buzz and cheers of delight from vendors, students and everyone we've spoken to in recent months.  

In this newsletter we will cover a number of items so let's get started....

(just a quick note about this and newsletters in general..... each browser views newsletter code differently..... what looks pretty to me when I create this, doesn't necessarily translate to pretty on everyone else's browser.... much to my frustration)

STUDENT REGISTRATION PACKETS AVAILABLE on Tuesday, March 26th  at NOON 
         (through Saturday, April 13th) 

Please read through this section completly. 

Make sure you have your Login information available to download your packet:

- Go to the website www.MQXShow.com
- Click on the New England side
- Log into the site (log-in is in upper right).
- Once logged in, click on "My Account"
   (on the far right side of the navigation bar)
- Click on "Student Download."
- Select the show you are registered for "New England 2013"

When you log in, should you not remember your password, please follow the directions on the screen for resetting.

Please e-mail any difficulties to MQX@charter.net

Packets include a, floor plan, supply lists, badge, and class schedule. Print out everything and put your packet where you'll remember to bring it with you.

There is a $5 fee for reprints at the show.

Student packet download is available anytime through April 13th.

Remember that you may sign up 24/7 for classes and events!

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Why Quilts Win, a Private Winning Quilts Tour 

         with Cathy Wiggins

      Click here for tour details and other events

     Thursday, April 11th, 9-10 am #E904M
                                  and Noon to 1 pm - #E904
     Friday, April 12th 9 am to 10 am - #E905
     Saturday, April 13th 9 am to 10 am - #E906

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I snagged this image of Kim Brunner's newest qult that she will showcase in her newest class "Beginners Building Blocks for Good Design." on Thursday, April 11th  from 9 to 11, and #E214 and again on Friday, April 12th from 4-6 pm. #E366

"By combining the principles of design, some elbow grease, careful planning and just a bit of courage, students can create quilts to knock your socks off!"  Kim has been teaching for us since 2005 and is known for her ability to break things down into easily achievable baby steps.  Yeah, you want this class!

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John Kubiniec has added a cool hands on class (one student per machine head for the maximum hands on experience). Class #E178 on Wednesday, April 10th from 1 to 5 pm.  So what DO you do with all those rulers that you had to have but now don't know how to apply to your day-to-day quilting?  Let John show you how to maximize them.

Art & Stitch Software - Are you using Art & Stitch Sofware yet?  Thinking about buying this exciting product? Learn from one of the best instructors, Mary Beth Krapil. She is a is a methodical, well-versed teacher and user. Students will learn the many little tricks that make this digitizing software a must for longarm quilters and machine embroiders. Download a free version on the Art & Stitch website to get a taste of what can be done with this software.    

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Don't forget the Rock the Block event!

Rock the Block is our new Friday evening event! This won't be your typical banquet meal; there will be a variety of foods served with an Oriental flair.

This event is a benefit for the "No Soldier Forgotten" and Quilts of Valor charities.

Sponsors are donating various amounts of $$ per block. The more blocks, the more $$ collected.
Donate blocks at the MQX Quilt Festival office in booth 107 or 108 in the Expo Center.

How many blocks will you be bringing with you?

Click here for links to the block patterns and colorway guidelines.

Joanne Shapp is our special guest speaker. She will be discussing her adventures in her lecture entitled, "Crop Circle Quilts: From Fields to Fabric."  

Register for # E903 - $40 (MQX Quilt Festival will donate $5 to the charity), Friday, April 12th 7:30-9:30 pm.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! 

Just today we heard that New Hampshire Chronicle, the region's nightly news magazine program about the people and places that make New Hampshire special, will be filming for the day on Thursday, April 11. They will film five locations throughout the MQX Quilt Festival.... be on the lookout for the film crew and they just might end up filming YOU! 

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Just a quick note about this and newsletters in general..... each browser views newsletter code differently..... what looks pretty to me when I create this, doesn't necessarily translate to pretty on everyone else's browser.... much to my frustration.Janet-Lee

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Machine Quilters Exposition, LLC   

MQX Quilt Festivals(TM) is pleased to present

MQX Quilt Festival - New England 2013

The Center of New Hampshire / Radisson Hotel
700 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire
 
Classes begin April 10th through April 13th

Public Quilt Show:
Thursday, April 11th - 10-7
Friday, April 12th - 10-6
Saturday, April 13th - 10-5

Admission $12 per day, good for all show days

MQX Quilt Festival - Pacific Northwest 2013

The Oregon Convention Center
777 MLK, Jr. Boulevard, Portland, Oregon

Classes begin October 9th through October 12th

Public Quilt Show:
Thursday, October 10th - 10-7
Friday, October 11th - 9-6
Saturday, October 12th - 9-5

Admission $12 per day, good for all show days 

MQX Quilt Festival - Midwest 2014

The Crowne Plaza Hotel
3000 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois

Classes begin Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Public Quilt Show: September 25-27

Admission $12 per day, good for all show days

Join us!

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Have questions for MQX?  

Teachers, classes, students, registrations, volunteers Mary Schilke   866-675-7247 or MQX@charter.net 

Quilt show, vendors, sponsors, advertising, roommates, special exhibits, facilities, contracts Janet-Lee Santeusanio    866-675-4355 or MQXShow@comcast.net 


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Never underestimate the energy, power and enthusiasm behind people when they have an idea.  We are living proof that building a better mouse trap is not only possible but, with hard work, dedication and support, highly probable! 
Janet-Lee & Mary

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