Wow!
What a response! You all are terrific in answering questions, I never dreamed I'd get so many answers and tips from everyone. I know it will take time, so I will be patient and quietly collect my bits and pieces of fabric. I'm going through a divorce and my soon-to-be ex in MD got rid of all the fabric I had accumulated from various sewing projects (not quilting fabric), so I'm starting from a clean slate. It's probably a good thing, because now I can buy some nice new pretty fabric and have a ball!
Thank you for all your input.
Renate