I am SO excited that AQS is going to be, literally, in my back yard (45 minutes away)!  I had a serious case of desire to go to Paducah this past spring, as my 93 year old aunt lives about 50 miles from there!  I was working, and I just didn't have the time or the money.  I didn't go.  THEN, it was announced they would be in GR in August!  (No, I haven't been to see my Aunt yet, either.)

I have my three-day pass, am registered for one class, and got an email that there will be a flash mob on opening morning on the footbridge over the Grand River - bring a small colorful quilt!  They will be filming and showing it all over the country, evidently!  I am seriously considering contending with the crowd just to do that...then maybe go to breakfast with a friend from GR until the crowd thins out?

The only down side is all the temptation to buy, buy, buy!  I am now, if you follow me, unemployed and short on disposable income.  And, I counted last night - I have three quilts to begin to piece (pattern AND fabric selected) and a small wall hanging to do, as well as Christmas presents (mug rugs, totally random from scraps).  UGH.  The LAST thing I need is more fabric or projects!

The Attic Window is a quilt store in Grand Rapids that I love to visit - I just got an email from them with all the great projects and fabrics they plan to have.  Visit http://westmichquilter.blogspot.com/ to see what they will have at their booth!

My plan is to take my camera on day one, and MAYBE $25.  Day two, MAYBE $25, and day three, well, whatever money I can find!  I know the best choices will be gone after day one.  IDEAS, ANYONE?????