Mistrel - that's exactly wht I have so many WIPs - if I feel like quilting, I quilt, piecing, I piece, appliqué, I appliqué etc. That's my excuse, anyway and I'm sticking to it LOL!
Gail, can't help you with the wood question but I thought cedar was traditionally used for hope chests because it's the best thing to store fabric in? But I have no experience, hopefully someone else will jump in to advise you.
K x