Thanks for the warm welcome ladies. I forgot to mention I also have a 2 1/2 year-old son already! :mrgreen:
And I have been practicing my 1/4" seams and to be honest, they aren't half bad! LOL
I'd like to stay away from the appliques at this time. Maybe after awhile. I've chosen two fabrics and I ordered 3 more yesterday (special stuff).
Lucky for me when I get better at this I have fantastic examples around my house as my parents purchased many quilts from my great aunt (30 years ago). All hand done! (she wanted to sell them to go to Alaska) and my parents wanted to keep them in the family so they secretly purchased them! :wink: