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I think that when some of us have "reached a certain age/condition" - a lot of our money goes into health care - or taking care of our relatives - so that we don't have much discretionary funds to spend on hobbies.

Or we've already acquired "so much" - that "more" becomes a burden instead of a blessing.

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Originally Posted by Boston1954 (Post 7823172)

There was one near us two weeks ago. My sister said she was not going to bother. Only two vendors, and about thirty quilts. Sure wish I could get to Houston. I've heard that it is huge. Went to one back home in Massachusetts once. It was held in a hockey rink. The section where the ice usually is, was crammed with beautiful quilts. The entire second floor was vendors. It took over an hour just for that. I loved it.

You're talking about the "Images"...Lowell Quilt Festival. It was held in the Tsongas Arena. Good show. Not sure if they are still in business as I haven't seen any promotional materials about either the festival or the show lately. I used to go to the show, then visit the NE Quilt Museum which is right up the street from the Arena.