Calicoes in the 70s - pindots and muslin in the 80s, plaids and stripes in the 90s ....fun to remember the different trends. I haven't explored the board too much but so far, everyone is so friendly. Where in So. Calif. are you? I lived in Bakersfield for 6 years and there is a wonderful quilt shop there - Strawberry Patches. Do you know it?