I like Terry Atkinson from here in MN. I am also a big fan of Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. I like a lot of the more modern designers, such as Aardvark Quilts. For applique' you can't get any cuter than Brandywine Design, also from MN. And there is Sandy Gervais of Pieces of My Heart who is very good, too.