Then I started going through the vendors. It's actually rather overwhelming, and I almost saw myself going through the whole area and not getting anything. But then I reminded myself I had some goals, the main one being to find a good sky. It's for a baby girl so it couldn't be too blue. It's going to be paper pieced so it couldn't be too patterned. It's for a baby so I didn't want it too white. The clouds I found were too directional. I found one that I really liked, but the texture was wrong. I finally found something at a booth that always catches my eye as they have great ombre fabrics. One of the ombres might have found it's way into my basket. During my searches I also found some blue snowflakes to match the red and grey flakes that I recently picked up.
I agree, there are two very distinct pleasures: one is commenting on quilts as you go with friends and the other is being totally immersed in your own pleasure. I also find I have two very different ways of looking when with or without camera. I like to have a goal when shopping the vendors too--doesn't mean nonrelated fabric won't find its way home with me though.
ReplyDeleteI actually prefer going to some shows by myself so I can take time where I want . . . I'm especially slow when it comes to the shopping part and go around at least twice. Always get off track with my purchases though.
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