It is really an opportunity to see the best of the best quilts in the world. Just to see the talent and skills of these amazing quilters is a treat. No picture can capture the detail. Of course the vendors are great. Sometimes I get a little discouraged looking at beautiful quilt after beautiful quilt. I try to compare my work with their's and it's like comparing a finger painting by a two year old to a Monet! So I have to shop to soothe my soul;). I need to do a lot less soothing and a lot more PPP.