Posted this in the Main Section, and figured it was under the wrong heading, so thought I'd repost.

Well, I went to my first expo and quilt show this weekend. OMG, I have never seen such beautiful quilts, the time that must have been spent making some of them was unbelievable! My friend and I went and spent the night, even though we were only about an hour away, just nice not to have to worry about anything. And the shopping, was beyond belief. I spent a small fortune. I'm attaching some pictures of what I got. The first are all 1/2 yard pieces. I had to stop myself at 15. The next was a kit that is done with chenille strips after the quilt is finished. I can't wait to start on that one. The ones with 5 fabrics are each 1 yard each. No idea what I am going to do with these. The last two are a panel that I am going to make a table runner and placemats for ME! Funny thing is I had NO stash, guess I do now. We are allready planning for next year. I was very good thought, did not use plastic at all. Last month was my birthday, so DH gave me $$$ and so did my son.

They had LA's that I tried and I WANT one. I tried the HQ16, ($4395 ouch!) and it was fairly easy to work with. I was also playing around on a LA that was $10,000. Never in my life do I see this happening, unless I win the lotto and get a bigger house.

What beautiful fabrics :D:D:D

beautiful stash you have acquired.

Sounds like u had a blast! Great start on a stash!

What a great way to start a stash :!: :!: :!: Gorgeous Colors

love the batiks!

gorgeous colors!

Good choice of colors.

love those 5 yard kits

You got some gorgeous fabrics and had a wonderful day! Can't ask for more than that! LOL!

Love all of your fabrics. Can't wait to see what you make with it.

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Gorgeous fabrics. they are all my favorites. :) will be watching to see what you do with them.

Wow you really picked some beautiful fabrics, I can see some beautiful quilts in the future.

Those are beautiful fabrics. It is hard not to overspend on quilt expo's. But just think of all the beautiful quilts you will make. The colors are truly vibrant. Good job for that haul

wow, wonderful choices, must have been the weekend to to fabric shopping. I got some of mine done as well.

Glad you had fun. Beautiful fabrics.

Glad you had fun. Beautiful fabrics.

I want you to know those are exactly my type and color of fabrics. You didn't say which show you went to? Now I am envious. LOL

What beautiful fabric. The colors are outstanding. I love the panels.

Awesome color choices! Love the mixed colored one. Nice way to start a stash!

Beautiful fabrics--where is this show?? Know any dates for next year??

Quilt shows are fun and amazing at the same time. Like you, I marvel at all the work and artistry that goes into the quilts that are displayed.

Beautiful!

Wow, looks like you had a wonderful day. I'm drooling over your fabrics. That panel is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Gorgeous fabrics!

Looks like you really had a good day.Love those batiks. Have fun with all your goodies.

Beautiful fabrics. I love the purple.

Great fabric choices.

Beautiful choices! Lucky you!

I know what you mean. I went to the Lancaster Quilt Show a few weeks ago and tried out several Long Arms. Did not even walk close to the Gammill. I ended up coming home, going to my Viking Dealer in Joann's and buying the floor model 18/8 mega quilter. Am waiting for the quilt frame to arrive. Don't know how good I will be at it but I sure will have fun trying. Those shows are bad influences.

Great fabrics!