So many great ideas. It does seem to me that you do a lot for others. Congratulations.
You probably want to do your best. That puts the pressure/stress level up high.
When I start a project with grandious expectations, I'm usually disappointed. So I approach quilting with the idea "I think I'll like it, we'll see." And I don't treat it with "this is IT for the rest of my life." I usually change my bed spread with the seasons and the one's I like the most stay out a little longer. Oh and, my cats sleep on the bed, so about once a quarter the spread needs cleaning to remove cat hair.
Do you have any ideas of what you like. Start a collection of pictures that you like. They might be quilts or not. Go to some quilt shows. Remember these are SHOW quilts, not everyday. Take pictures of what you like. Remembering that the fabric you choose makes a lot of difference in how the quilt looks in your fabrics. Since it's for you and DH, ask him if he has an opinion. If when you get done and it doesn't live up to expectations, give it away and try again.
Last edited by petthefabric; 01-27-2013 at 11:14 PM.