I collect 30s patterns, and recently I got to visit a new shop....BF gave me 60.00 just to splurge! I went in and found the 30's a bought a BUNCH of 1/3 yards. Lots of pretty special little pieces, lol!

I like your pattern. Whatever you end up splurging on...enjoy yourself. Sounds like a fun trip to me!

There are several lqs in and near hershey. There is one in blue bell and one up at the smorgesboard ( not buffet ) in the area. The one near the restaurant had good prices. The one near blue bell was called a outlet and had other items as well. Also look for stores called dry goods stores. That is where they have the fabric up there.

Buy something of quality even if you only buy one or two fabrics. This is your time for something special. There will plenty of other times for Joanns etc.
Go online and find a free quilt pattern you like. There are gazillions of them. You can type is free quilt block patterns or anything like that and you will be spending hours looking at them all!

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. :lol:
Shopping at your LQS allows you to get some great fabric.
Hopefully they will have some fabric on sale. The quality can't be beat, sure to produce a wonderful quilt. One of the fabrics I always pick up is the tone on tone/off white fabric. This fabric can be used as background on any quilt. You don't have to worry if you have something in your stash to coordinate.
Have fun and enjoy the opportunity. :thumbup:

Thanks everyone for the tips!
I am leaving for Hershey now. I will post pics when I get back of my splurge!!!

Before I run to the LQS, I would check out the fabrics on sale at Hancocks of Paducah, they have a great selection of quilt quality fabrics from $2.95 per yard up to $5.95 per yard. You would have to pay postage, but I feel you would get more for your money buying online. Especially if you are on a tight budget. I hardly ever buy fabric at regular price. Just does not fit into my budget either. Try ebay and others - fabric.com has nice fabrics and if you spend $35, you get free shipping! Such a Deal!

If you get a chance and can drive further east on turnpike(exit 286) check out Sauders fabrics. It is short drive from exit less than mile. They have good prices such as $6.50 for good quality fabric but also have deals for lot less. It is run by amish so not open on Sunday. Also have huge selection of fabrics. lots of backing choices at best prices .

Joanne's current flyer haslots of 40% off cupons....maybe they will help you spread it around. Best wishes on your trip to Lancaster...lovey time of year too. Used to live in Bethlehem and worked in a large fabric store - now defunct. Great people,good food and incredible quilts made by the locals.

Why not buy fat quarters or half yards of several fabrics, rather than a yard of just a few. I have finally learned that buying a yard of a fabric means I will have more than I need for a project and will need to decide what to use the leftovers for. I have found that a fat quarter bundle gives a nice selection and can result in a lovely quilt or wall hanging.