I've only been to local shows, but we have some very talented quilters around here. I come away feeling warmed by the lovely colors and how they are put together. I don't buy much from the vendors - the prices are pretty much the same as the stores, but I do like the guild's fund raising table. Some real bargains there, including a Singer 404 for $5. I come away happy to have had the opportunity to see the quilts. I am not a fan of some of the art quilts, but that's a personal thing.