I went to it last year and had a blast. A friend and I got there the Sunday before and did some shopping and visiting musems and such. We stayed at her sisters and we had a blast.
I spent the largest amount ever at Hancock's (so they told me) at the tune of almost $2200 worth in one visit. I went crazy in there buying but all well worth it. All of it was purchased of their sale tables. I bought a ton of batik, florals, kids materials and more to use and also donate for charity quilts in our area. They loved me so much they escorted me all over that store. Even had a worker escort me to and from ladies room. It was a hoot!
I also spent at the Babylock booth at the show and got the Evolution Serger and Embellisher. I negotiated with them to get it at near the price I was paying. CASH TALKS! Retail value of both machines was almost $4300 and I got it for $2100 and some change. That savings allowed me to buy all the fabric I wanted.
You had to be there to see me finding nooks, crannies, holes in my SUV to bring all that fabric back and also my GF's. She had spent probably about $700 on fabric herself. We did manage real well though.
I hope to be able to go again this year if everything goes well here. Right now I have my granddaughters living with me and hopefully by time it comes around they will be back with there parents. This year I'm interested in the Babylock embrodidery machine. Not sure which model yet though but probably middle range of there higher priced one. I already have the cash put aside for that one. Started putting money back when I got back last year from Padauch.
But if I don't make it there I will do my best to attend the International Show later this year somewhere else in the country which is probably what will happen since I do have my heart set on going to at one of those more so than Padauch since I've already been to Padauch.