{"id":2822,"date":"2015-01-22T06:00:52","date_gmt":"2015-01-22T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.road2cablog.com\/?p=2822"},"modified":"2015-01-22T06:00:52","modified_gmt":"2015-01-22T13:00:52","slug":"road-2015s-top-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/22\/road-2015s-top-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Road 2015's Top 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tHave you heard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Road to California\u2019s 20th<\/sup> Anniversary<\/span> <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

and we are celebrating with 20 things you won\u2019t want to miss<\/strong><\/em><\/span> at this year\u2019s show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Anniversary Celebration<\/span><\/strong>. Thursday, January 22nd<\/sup> at noon on the convention center main floor. Marching drumline, dignitaries, and special presentations.\"_i4c2887[1]\"<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quilts, Quilts, Quilts.<\/strong> <\/span>Over 1,000 quilts will be on display<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quilt Winners.<\/strong><\/span> Cash awards totaling $92,000 were given out this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vendor Mall.<\/strong><\/span> 220 Retailers with more than 700 merchant booths selling a wide variety of merchandise of interest to quilters, textile artists, home sewists, and crafters. Multiple locations: Exhibit Hall, Ballroom and Hall. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Pavilion.<\/strong><\/span> First opening last year, the pavilion offers extra vendor space and is located adjacent to the south side of the convention center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Marketplace.<\/strong><\/span> Eight top manufacturers are available to talk with face to face, answer questions, and discuss their latest product line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special Exhibits<\/strong><\/span>. There are 14 special exhibits including Fiber Art Celebrating 150 Years of California State Parks and Textile Art Inspired by the Beatles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Featured Artist.<\/strong><\/span> Meet award winning artist, Sheila Frampton Cooper<\/a>.\"sheila_headshot_02\"<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tentmakers of Cairo.<\/span> <\/strong>Welcome Tarek Abdelhay and Hosam Hanafy from Egypt as they demonstrate the lost art of Egyptian applique.<\/a> \"Egyptian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10)\u00a0 $5.00 Lectures.<\/strong><\/span> Each day, experts from various trades in the quilt world will be sharing their expertise. No advance registration is required. Sign up and pay that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11)\u00a0 Road Booth.<\/strong><\/span> Purchase special show items including the 20th<\/sup> Anniversary commemorative Road to California fabric designed by Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Also, learn more about the 2016 Tote and Handbag Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12)\u00a0 The Daily Drawing.<\/strong> <\/span>Each day, a different prize will be offered. Thursday:<\/span> Babylock Rachel Donated by Moore\u2019s Sewing Center<\/a> MSRP $699.00. Friday:<\/span> Bernina Sewing Machine Donated by Mel\u2019s Sewing Center.<\/a> Saturday:<\/span> Viking Sapphire 930 Donated\u00a0by OC Sewing <\/a>MSRP: $1899.98. Sunday:<\/span> La Cresta Premiere Work Station Donated by Martelli.<\/a> MSRP: $3,250. Daily drawing tickets are available at the North Information Desk. The drawing is conducted daily at 3 PM. Must enter daily; only one entry per person; and winner must be present to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13)\u00a0 \u00a0Quilt Appraisals.<\/strong><\/span> Certified appraisers <\/a>from the American Quilter\u2019s Society are on hand to appraise quilts and answer questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14)\u00a0 Sack Sitters.<\/strong><\/span> Boy Scout Troop 628 <\/a>is available in Room 2 to watch over purchases, quilt supplies and\/or sewing machines for a minimal donation. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15)\u00a0 Local Quilt Guilds.<\/strong><\/span> Each day of the show, different guilds have tables set up in the north end of the arcade, displaying their raffle quilts.\"_i4c3326\"<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16)\u00a0 Complimentary Show Book.<\/strong><\/span> This is the first year all attendees get a show book for free with their admission thanks to our Bronze Sponsors. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17)\u00a0 Contest Entries for Sale.<\/strong><\/span> Eligible quilts will be specially marked for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18)\u00a0 \u00a0Food.<\/strong><\/span> The Ontario Convention Center offers delicious food choices including California Pizza Kitchen. Food stations are located throughout the convention center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19)\u00a0 Great Weather.<\/strong> <\/span>The forecast for Ontario, Califorina during Road to California is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday: 73\u00b0 and partly cloudy<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday: 74\u00b0 and sunny<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday: 77\u00b0 and sunny<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday: 80\u00b0 and sunny<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

20)\u00a0 Family Feel.<\/strong><\/span> For 20 years, Carolyn Reese and her family have offered the best quilt show in the west!!\u00a0\"_i4c4160pg\"<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the Show!!<\/em><\/strong><\/sp\nan><\/p>\n\n]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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