Long beach International Quilt Show returned home safe

Hi,
I have returned from the Long Beach International Quilt show safe. The dogs have had a vacation at the Bark Park kennels, They cannot wait to go back. I was told they played all day until they finally dropped at night and went to sleep. So now I know I can go away and not worry about Freddie and Ginger. They cats were also well looked after by my neighbor...
I know everyone is hot to know how much I spent... not much. I bought a new ruler called The Binding tool . It makes binding the two ends together perfectly easy.
I also invested in some chicken fabric, I cannot resist a good chicken fabric.
There were so many vendors there with so much to see and look at, it is a bit overwhelming.

Top 10 Reasons To Try A BOM (Block-of-the-Month) Project:

If you've never tried a block-of-the-month quilting project, this is a great time to consider one! BOM's, as they're called, are popular for lots of reasons, and I have them here for those who need a little extra encouragement! The project is broken down into smaller, more attainable goals, so you'll enjoy a feeling of accomplishment each month. Some shops offer pay-as-you-go pricing, so you can more easily budget for a major creative project. You'll enjoy the camaraderie of those with similar quilting interests. You can avoid the stress of last-minute marathons sessions at your machine. It's another fun excuse to visit your favorite quilt shop on a regular basis! Many BOM quilts are designed with a variety of block styles, so you can master different ones and expand your overall quilting knowledge. By working gradually, you'll be able to control the usual sewing room clutter when working on a project all at once. Blocks & cut pieces can be stored in clean pizza boxes, plastic zipper bags, or other methods. The month-to-month pace of the project allows you to immerse yourself in each section and focus on it differently than you would when you make an entire quilt at once. The chances of ending up with yet another UFO are lessened because you can see your progress - a BOM quilt project has a beginning, a middle and foreseeable end! Marcus has lots more BOM's in the works for 2010 - at least one is sure to suit your style and your schedule! So who is ready to start a block of the month project with me? Nancy