Oh I would love to attend one of the big shows. Actually I would love to attend any of them. :-D I am interested in all types of quilts. I love to look at the antique ones, to see the fabrics and handwork of the past, I love to look at the traditional ones, as those I can see someone snuggling under, and I really, really really love to look at the art quilts. While I will never ever be in their league, I would love to do in fabric that which I cannot do with any other media. I have a stack of photos that I would love to make into wall hangings. I have several more traditional quilts I would like to make for snuggle time. The only quilts I just can't seem to get into - well, I won't mention those as I don't want to hurt anyone, but even on that type of quilt that is not my thing, I can definetely admire all the time and excellent workmanship of them. Its just like anything else - there are the "gods", then there are the rest of us who do a great job with what time, energy, talent, will, etc that we have. All can coexist, all can be proud of what they have done. I am a great nurse, but do I aspire to be one of the best known in the country and admired by all? Nope. I just want to come into work, be the best nurse I can be on that day, and make sure my little babies get all the care I would give my own. Same with quilting. I want to give it my best while I am doing it, and since I am new to it, I have a lot to learn, but I am not competing with anyone else. Just want to do my personal best while relaxing and enjoying myself. Even if nobody else ever sees them, that is fine by me. Virg