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    Old 09-19-2011, 03:01 PM
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    I went to the PA quilt show in Oaks, PA last Thurs & again Sun (one admission price covered all 4 days). Oh yes, it was fun. The quilts & goodies were beautiful. But I really pretty good at money management. But this quilt show I just felt reckless...I bought the x-block template from the Sue Pelland booth thurs went back sun & bought the book and another template. Bought a few panels (yea like I need more of those!), A kalidescope template, marking chalk, some charms, a really neat template for making leaves. Geez I don't use 90% of the items in my sewing room already...I had to vent somewhere...anyone else have a "spend foolish" story?
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    Old 09-19-2011, 03:10 PM
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    I probably will have after the first. Going to the airing of the quilts in PA....can't wait!!!!
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    Old 09-19-2011, 03:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by CAJAMK
    I went to the PA quilt show in Oaks, PA last Thurs & again Sun (one admission price covered all 4 days). Oh yes, it was fun. The quilts & goodies were beautiful. But I really pretty good at money management. But this quilt show I just felt reckless...I bought the x-block template from the Sue Pelland booth thurs went back sun & bought the book and another template. Bought a few panels (yea like I need more of those!), A kalidescope template, marking chalk, some charms, a really neat template for making leaves. Geez I don't use 90% of the items in my sewing room already...I had to vent somewhere...anyone else have a "spend foolish" story?
    Yep!! Everytime I go to a quilt show/LQS or anywhere with fabric!! :roll: And I have a sewing room full of 'must have' gadgets!!! :lol: :lol:
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    Old 09-19-2011, 03:20 PM
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    I love the quilt in your avatar! The colors are so striking. What is the name of the pattern?
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    Old 09-19-2011, 03:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by nclauri
    I love the quilt in your avatar! The colors are so striking. What is the name of the pattern?
    That is a simple Diappearing 9 patch. thanks for the compliment
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    Old 09-19-2011, 03:37 PM
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    I'm that way with patterns, but most of my gadgets I use at some point, just not all right away. Had a light box that I didn't touch for 3 years, now I use it tons. I figure, when I need it, I will have it and not have to buy a ton of stuff at once for a project.
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    Old 09-19-2011, 03:39 PM
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    Yeah, dropped some money, too, on thursday's show. All I bought were some paTerns, two wide backs, and a jelly role of reproduction fabrics. Boy did that add up. BUT it was fun.
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    Old 09-19-2011, 03:58 PM
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    I had to learn to give myself a "show allowance" and when it was gone I was done shopping. I loved the years that International was in Chicago, but it was very easy to get carried away. I still have a few fat quarter bundles that .... fall into the "what was I thinking category ". But still miss my annual spree at the "Fat Quarter Queen".
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    Old 09-19-2011, 04:00 PM
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    Yeah but you never know. You might need it some day!
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    Old 09-19-2011, 04:04 PM
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    OMGoodness I have everything, but I do use it once in a while, LOL, My studio looks like a LQS. Oh well ;-)
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