the first time this has been held, called the 'Mad Quilters Gathering' at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Approx 90 stalls which were all set out very well with plenty of room to move around. I spoke to a few stallholders who were not happy with the lack of people, this maybe due to the shocking weather or that it was not advertised that well. I only came across it through a newsletter I subscribe to ' Aussie Patches '. But alas there were a few bargains to be found and i spent some time watching demos on the Sweet sixteen & Avante long arm machines. My partner came and they didn't charge for him, and had a special 'blokes' corner set up with newspapers etc. So I was left to myself for most part and when he did find me he said 'Gee you haven't moved very far'
LOL. It will be interesting to see if they run it again and it gets bigger and better or it just disappears...
What I purchased was some lovely autumn flannel Fq's 10 fro $30 and some clear grip for my rulers.