thank you so much everyone
health issues all sorted (fingers crossed) large cutting mat is now on the shopping list
will see how I go - hoping the sampler quilt book turns up soon - when I see it I will know what colours I want to use
I do wonder that it might be like in one solid colour (now thinking about it today) but will most likely keep costs down and use the black and whites I have then I will have more money for equipment
such a warm welcome -