I don't go to quilt shows often. I enjoy seeing other quilters' work, but it helps bring home the fact that I like what I like as far as what I make. Designs, colors and fads come and go but few quilts are timeless.

I went to my first quilt show last week. I was inspired. I was also pleased to see that the quilts on display didn't have any better skill that what I can do. Some even had problems I would not have shared outside my sewing room.

I had never heard of 'bed turning' so that was educational. Some of the quilt tops that had been rescued from the dumpster were awe inspiring.

So - I'm now looking forward to next year and maybe entering some of my work. I may even join the local quilt guild.

I didn't buy anything, although one of the fabric vendors had nice fabric at rates less than everywhere else I've looked.

I love to go to the AQS in Paducah, its about a 4 hour drive from where I live, but with gas prices the way they are I don't think I'll be going this year. I always come home very inspired and with lots of fresh new ideas. I always go to Eleanore Burns shop while there, also. I will miss going this year.

I am looking forward to the Dallas show. We are planning on going to it. For those in the NE Texas area, Tyler has a quilt show coming up later this month. It is a small show but very nice.

Do what your heart and pocket book tell you to do. Once you make the decision to go, or not to go, don't look back.

I'm going to the Dallas show next week. A bunch of us from Durant, Denison,TX and Sherman TX rent a bus and just go down for the day on Friday. Yeah, it wears me out, but I'm looking at embroidery machines this year, so that will make it fun. I understand the lectures are all free this year, so if I get tired I can always sit and listen to somebody talk. I enjoy looking at the quilts and telling myself, "Oh, I could do that!" or "WOW! How did they ever do that??". I don't usually buy much, but I enjoy looking at all the new gadgets.

I only go to one a year and really look forward to it. I was not impressed with the selection at the vendors this year for some reason. i only purchased from a few, and it was mostly for my class

I love going to the smaller local shows as they feature my kind of quilts, traditional patchwork, mostly. I have found the big shows like Road to California, Long Beach, etc., feature mostly "art" quilts. They are interesting but nothing I would ever try to do myself. Also, the small shows don't have a lot of vendors, sometimes none, so I'm not too tempted to spend my money.

NO i do not go to shows as we have a mennotite relief sale every year here and quilts are so overpriced