I went to the AQS show and really loved it. I found it so inspirational, I couldn't wait to sew! I went to the AQS show last year, too, and the special exhibits last year were more to my liking than those this year, but there's always something to complain about if you're looking to do so, right? While the vendors didn't really offer any bargains at the show, I still spent more than I planned, because for me it is an opportunity to buy something I've been wanting that I can't get locally. So while it's there in front of me, I might as well get it instead of ordering it online later and having to pay for shipping. For me it was a great show!
