When I travel I always take an extra large tote bag or suitcase with me. My rule is if it screams "buy me" I buy it. If I see something I really like and know I haven't seen it where I live I buy it. Depending on how much I like it I buy at least one yard. I never buy fat quarters, I find them a waste of money. My other tip is when you find the fabric that called your name, write down all the information on the end of the bolt. That way when you get home and decide you need more you can call the store with the bolt info or go on line and do a search for it. I've even used my cell phone and taken a picture of bolt ends when I purchased a lot of fabric.