I go for classes and inspiration. I used to go to Pacific International every year after I started quilting until the year before we moved. I also took some classes when I went to Road 2 Calif after I moved. I hope to go to HMQS and Paducah sometime in the future.
I love looking at the quilts and any new gadgets and fabric. I consider them learning experiences, even if I only see the demos by the vendors as well as looking at some of the quilts.