I know about those wonderful quilt shops in the Lancaster area and their prices are great. My stepdaughter & family used to live in Silver Spring, MD. I would convince my hubby that we needed to spend a night or two in Lancaster on the way home so I could shop for fabric.
I probably have enough fabric right now to open a small quilt shop. Hubby says sthat if I live to be 102 I won't use it all up. Sooo - do I need more fabric? ---Nooo. Do I want more fabric? ---Yes. Will I buy more fabric? Without a doubt! - lol.
For me the quilt show is a hugh draw - just to see the quality of the quilts and to bring inspiration home. I plan to take lots of pictures.