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It seems like it has been forever since I blogged with you. We will soon catch up. I have something exciting to tell you about.

Are you ready for the International Quilt Festival / Cincinnati? Now if you don’t know which show this is, I will tell you. This is the show that has been in Chicago for the last eight years. This year the festival is moving to Cincinnati, Ohio. They are going to have over 300 vendors as well as wonderful quilts for you to see.

I am very excited about this because I grew up just a stone’s throw away from there, so I know you will have a great time. It is going to be April 8th – 11th at the Duke Energy Convention Center, which is in downtown Cincinnati. The Duke Energy Convention Center has more than 750,000 square feet of meeting, event, and exhibition space!!  There are over 5,000 parking spaces!

I want to tell you about what else you can see and do in Cincinnati. Because of the location you could easily make this a family affair. If it is museums that you like, then you can choose from the History Museum, the Fire Museum, the Children’s Museum or the  Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Museum, to name just a few. If you have children with you, then you must see the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. If you are a “foodie” like I am, then you must go to Findlay Market. It is an open air market place with the best fresh produce and meats. If that is not your thing, then there are always guided walking tours, and don’t forget the riverboats. And for the night life, forget about it, Grand Victoria Casino!! What I have told you does not even scratch the surface.

I know if you plan on going to Cincinnati, not only will you have a great time looking at all the new gizmos and gadget and the beautiful quilts at Quilt Festival/Cincinatti, but you will see a beautiful city. Now that I don’t live there, it makes me appreciate it that much more. Have a great time. Be safe and have a “Cincinnati Chilly Dog” for me!!!