brat, sometimes i despair we were separated at birth! the first, and only , quilt show i've been to had a lovely booth with all kinds of hand-dyed and gold overlaid african fabrics. exotique! i had seen these fabrics on line and they are even nicer in person. i haven't used them, but i do get them out, put on my bib, and try not to get the drool on them. they feel so rich. i love fabric. mmmmmmm, 8-)