After going to the one in Chicago, GF and I decided backpacks were better than purses. Easier to hang on to while you are carrying all those bags from the vendors! I agree with comfy shoes. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time. You will want to really take in the various quilting designs and piecing techniques. Think twice about buying gadgets. Ask yourself if you envision making more than one quilt with them.....if so, buy....there are usually great specials. If you don't, walk away....slowly....walk away. You can kill your shopping budget with one or two gadgets that seem like a great idea, but when you get home....you can only envision one project. I bought a gadget on special at a show for $40 once. That was 8 years ago, and it is still in the package.
