Off On a Bus Trip

Well, tomorrow I'm off on a shop hop.  It's a bus trip that stops at 8 different quilt shops in an area.  It will be a long day but at least I'm not driving.  The lady that has organized it has us at 45 min. at each shop.  I've been putting a lot of thought into what I can buy at each place so as to guarantee an entry for the prizes.  We also get a discount at each shop.  I'm sure with 20 coming at once, there won't be a lot of time to cut fabric so I have a couple quickie purchases in mind.

1. True Grips  -  These are small rubber circles to put under rulers to keep them from slipping.
2. Binding tool  -  Just used one of these the other day in a binding class.  I'm always trying to perfect my binding skills.
3. Templates  -  I'm still looking for that Rapid-Fire Lemoyne Star one.  Of course, a diamond or triangle template would also add to my collection. 
4. Fat Quarters  -  Any of these in suitable prints would be quick and easy since they are pre-cut.

So that give me some ideas to go on.  I was also thinking this morning that if my mom were here she'd be the first one on the bus.  I don't think I ever went on a bus trip with her though.  The times I went were either with my sisters or the girl scouts.  Heaven knows I could fill a bus up with trips to Cleveland, Virginia and Grove City, to name a few.  I'll probably have to catch a few z's unless conversation is more stimulating that a bunch of young girls singing camp songs.  I'll keep you updated.