Make sure you check out the sale fabrics in the LQS. I went to a very special LQS in Maryland last year and oodd and aahhdd over the beautiful fabrics for awhile. Then I became realistic and knew I couldn't afford those prices. So, I looked for the 50% off bolts--they were on the floor in a special space, but there were lots of them. They are often just last season's patterns or discountinued patterns of fabrics, but they were beautiful to me. I bought from that stack only and was happy as a lark. BTW, this isn't a special sale--most LQS's have a "reduced" section all year round.
Wish I were there to help you choose (he, he)--I'm great at spending other people's money--maybe next year. But have a great time and heed all the advice others have given.............hugs, carol/kittyquilt