Tashana

I really liked the international quilts section. And, yes, I did spend some money. I bought wool, wool, and then some more wool, and some wool patterns. It was fun.

mic-pa

I am going to the Airing of the Quilts on Oct. 5th also. Hopethe weather is good. I case no one knows its in Tunkhannock Pa. A nice event and lots to see.

Luv Quilts and Cats

Sometimes you just need to let go and enjoy. I don't think it is foolish. It maybe that something you bought will turn out to be something you treasure!

RedGarnet222

Oh well, now you got what you want for Christmas and no one knows how to buy that, right?

Annaquilts

Wow! What did you get?

cashs_mom

Since I live in Houston and go to the International Quilt Fest every year, I've started keeping an envelope in my drawer. At the end of every week, I put some money in. That way when Quilt Fest rolls around I have enough money that I can splurge if I want. It makes it a lot more fun! And I find that when I can buy pretty much what I want, I don't really spend as much. It seems like things look better to me if I can't really afford them.

sewbizgirl

Don't beat yourself up too bad... it's all part of having fun at the quilt show!

DOTTYMO

I love going to a quilt show for 2 days day one I look at half of quilts on show then wonder around the stalls. Deciding on what I would like to buy. Usually leave day one with nothing. Go home and decide on what I want and need. I actually make a written list. Go to day 2 usually leaving list behind. I then go and purchase and enjoy. One year bought a sewing machine and realised I could not carry box to car, so purchased a bag to fit it in with wheels.

When I go home I can also heck if show prices are cheaper or free delivery. If you see me at a show I will be the crackerjack person with arms full of gadgets and fabric. I have to go to steength training prior to a show.

GrannieAnnie

I went to a quilt show (Raintree Quilters) in Evansville, in. I'm so mad at myself for one purchase. I found some homespun for $2.9something. I picked one piece, 5 yardss. When I took time to open it and wash it, I found a WIDE fabric-------didn't measure it buy it's way beyond 45", probably 54, mayber 60" wide. If I'd known how wide it is, I'd have bought more.

Saw some beautiul quilts. And darn it, my phone camera was not wanting ot cooperate.

Nantie

I always knew I was probably in the "majority" and not the "minority" in my spending on must-haves when i enter a quilt show or shop...now if I could just organize it so I knew what I have and could find it when I feel the need.