Spending foolishly at the quilt show

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09-21-2011, 01:06 PM

#91

Landers

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My 3rd time at the Houston International Quilt Show, I spend almost $10,000.00. That was the year I found out my DH loves me unconditionally!

09-21-2011, 04:41 PM

#92

jojosnana

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09-21-2011, 06:28 PM

#93

Lisa Marie

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I was there on Thursday and did the same thing. It was lots of fun!

09-21-2011, 08:19 PM

#94

Greeter Eva

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CAJAMK

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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

I love that quilt too. Isn't it something what you can do with color. Are the white & the yellow solid colors? I would love to make a Dissappearing 9 Patch with only 3 fabrics.

09-21-2011, 08:22 PM

#95

roxie623

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Our show is coming next week and I've been saving for a few months. I will stick to my budget, I will stick to my budget. Don't I sound convincing.

09-22-2011, 02:47 AM

#96

Deb8799

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Originally Posted by Therese

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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

I always tell folks, walk it three times..makes notes of the booth you saw it in, and what it was and the price...then sit down, do some math...and THEN...to avoid buyer's remorse...go to the booth ALONE so there is NO peer pressure..remember your friends really do like to spend YOUR money..heheheh

True!!

I second that. that's how I do all my shopping that has the potential to get costly (ie. hobby shopping/big purchases/holiday shopping).

09-22-2011, 08:32 PM

#97

berrypatch

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I also went to this show and enjoyed it - was being good - only bought 3 patterns & 2 fat quarters. Naturally one of the fat quarters won't work & naturally the fabric to match was at home !

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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?

:roll: :roll: :roll:

09-22-2011, 10:46 PM

#98

2Chuckie2

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Hey don't feel guilty! I go to three quilt shows a year - spring summer and autumn, and if I see some fabric crying to be taken home it goes with me!! I don't drink or smoke, and I always say my quilting passion keeps me off the streets and off the milkman!!

09-25-2011, 07:46 PM

#99

msquiltalot

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I'm sure I will when I return from Houston Quilt Festival in Nov. I want longarm supplies and some new gadgets. You notice I didn't say I need.........