Well, I too love to find what grabs my attention. I sometimes get the new thing Shiva Paint Sticks, Angelica, or whatever. I buy limited fabric, usually fat quarters, and in something I haven't seen at my LQS. I have often taken classes at Quilt festival, and sometimes things are recommended in class as 'wonderful', (Kai scissors, etc.). Sometimes it is just a great place to be overwhelmed by this industry that has been spawned by our passion.