Welcome back. Are you using an embroidery machine or the decorative stitches on your sewing machine? Strip quilts, I think, are very easy. They can be colorful or subdued. You can add decorative stitches with your sewing machine down the strips or along each side of seams. I like the idea Teen suggested of starting with a throw pillow...something small you can complete quickly. Or perhaps a baby quilt with wide stips and you can embroider across. Good luck.