To answer some of the more recent questions I've seen posted:
What fabric brand/designers/lines do you like? I haven’t been quilting long so I am familiar with only a few names: Kate Spain, Bonnie & Camille, Cotton + Steel (all of them), Me & My Sister (love their bright colors), Anna Marie Horner. I also like the brand new line “Good Neighbors” from Amanda Jean Nyberg at Crazy Mom Quilts blog.
Which do you DISLIKE? I don’t know of any specific names
Do you have an embroidery machine? No
What kind?
Hoop size (largest)?
Do you hand embroidery or cross stitch? I have cross stitched, but find it very tedious
Hand sewing? Not unless absolutely required, and it shows in the workmanship
I have been busy collecting all kinds of really cool, nice things for my SS. I want to include a few tiny things that reflect where I live such as a postcard, magnet, etc. I've also got notions that I would love to receive.
I have made a few wall hangings in the last month and needless to say fell in love with them too. I hated to give them away. I have decided to start making 2 of each one, 1 for the recepient and 1 for me. I think it would bring so many cheery days to have them on the wall in my sewing area.