I just got back from Paducah this afternoon. This was my fifth year and to tell the truth, I was a little disappointed. There were a number of vendors not there - the whole thing seemed to have less energy than in prior years. I think that since they are planning to do both a spring and a fall show, that some of the vendors opted out. The show quilts were, as always, amazing. Not always to my taste, but the workmanship is outstanding. I came away thinking that I would skip next year. I will say that if this was your first year, you probably found it outstanding - so it's my jaded view that is getting in the way this year. The National Quilt Museum is always a treat, and this year the challenge block was the flying geese - awesome quilts. I didn't buy as much as usual (never much in the show - no bargains to be had there) but I did not have people with me that were buying fabric, so the "gang mentality" wasn't there and I was quite constrained. I do love that show, and it is easy for me to get to - so a little break and I'm sure I'll be back.