Oh--wish I was going to a big show now! Went this summer to the KCRegional Quilt Fest and just knew I'd buy more than my budget wanted. So I did take a "shopping list" and mostly (ok--that's an exaggeration some!) stuck to it. So many goodies that you just don't know even exist! I have a friend that is so strong willed that she leaves her credit cards at home and only spends the cash she brings--that is WILL POWER! Can't say I'm that strong.

My friend & I went to the Outdoor Quilt Show in Temecula CA this morning and she started laughing, and said every time she goes to buy anything for quilting/sewing she remembers when we were ready to buy bags of Pounce. They were being sold at the SD Quilt Show for $7.00 a piece or 2 for $11.00. We were standing in line to buy our treasure when I asked her, "Just when are we going to use this stuff?" Just as innocent as ever she said, "But it is on sale." Yea, and when we are ready to use this stuff is will be a couple of concrete blocks. We put then back. That was over 10 years ago and so far neither of us have made a quilt using stencils. :-)

Now my rule is, when I go to shows, never buy anything when I first start looking, go through all of the places, even if it is just a quick walk through and if I still want what-ever it was, I will go back. And then I think of how is it to be used and when. I am trying to stop the total impulse buying only to bring it home and never use it.

Hey Sewnoma! I couldn't make it this year. How was the show? It was fun meeting up with you last year.

~ Cindy

Have a great time and enjoy!

I'm going. See you there.