Welcome from Sunny Southern California. I am a cross stitcher too!! Though havn't done so much since I went back to work 7 years ago and also quilting has taken up a lot of time. I still have several cross stitch patterns I intend to do. My favs are Lavender & Lace/Told in a garden, especially the angels. Be careful, this quilting is awfully addicting, especially the fabric buying part!!!