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    Old 09-19-2011, 04:12 PM
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    I can have a list of things I want/need so I can stick to my budget and I'll still make at least one impulsive purchase that sometimes ends up being a big white elephant. Just the nature of the beast I guess.
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    Old 09-19-2011, 04:48 PM
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    I wish I had a quilt show to spend my money at, LOL. I don't even have a fabric store closer than 50 miles, so when I do get to go I don't feel too guilty.
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    Old 09-19-2011, 04:53 PM
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    I always tell folks, walk it three times..makes notes of the booth you saw it in, and what it was and the price...then sit down, do some math...and THEN...to avoid buyer's remorse...go to the booth ALONE so there is NO peer pressure..remember your friends really do like to spend YOUR money..heheheh
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    Old 09-19-2011, 04:54 PM
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    I am right with you!! The end of September/first of October is our shop hop. I can already see it now . . . buy buy buy and buy yet even more! :wink:
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    Old 09-19-2011, 05:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by DeeBooper
    I probably will have after the first. Going to the airing of the quilts in PA....can't wait!!!!
    Where/when is this????

    I'm usually pretty good about buying at shows. I don't maintain a 'stash' per se - just my normal over buying which leads to a stash. If I buy anything it's usually patterns. I just don't have the room to have things I'm not convinced I'm going to use. Now if I could only find an 8" x 24" ruler at a reasonable price.....
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    Old 09-19-2011, 06:04 PM
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    When I go to big shows I find what I want and then compare prices. I'm amazed at the different prices for the same item. Did that at the last show I attended and when I went back to get the cheaper price it was gone, Guess someone else shops like I do.
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    Old 09-19-2011, 06:09 PM
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    No---- never - nope uh uh, NEVER spend too much at these shows..............ooops - gotta go, my nose is bumping into the monitor!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

    Heck YES, i've overspent. I'm leaving on Thursday to go to the expo in Portland for the quilt show and PLAN on spending a LOT! :thumbup:
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    Old 09-19-2011, 06:33 PM
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    I try to keep myself in check, but I admit a weakness for buying panels as well. I always buy at least a few at MQX each year, using the excuse that they are ones I've never seen before...and might not be able to find ever again...LOL.
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    Old 09-19-2011, 06:40 PM
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    No Never!!! LOL
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    Old 09-19-2011, 08:49 PM
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    I try to limit my budget for new items.
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