I do what Jeanne does and I DO SPEND TOO MUCH TIME searching Google images for ideas. I have EQ7 so figuring out a pattern is no problem. I do like simple patterns like Warm Wishes which I have tweak the basic pattern.

I can often duplicate a quilt from a picture I see on the web, or a magazine. Buying the pattern or book, however, often has the advantage of giving you cutting and/or construction shortcuts or clever new-to-me techniques. I do both.

I see quilts just about everywhere. I have gotten ideas here on the board, looked at pictures online, and even created my own. One that I'm quite proud of is the "Pipe Dream" where I had the little pipes going all over the place against a light grey background. Thinking about doing another. Then there is "Theodore J. Sportsman", a bear in a canoe, with a hat and a fishing pole. I have even considered my kitchen floor.

Thanks everyone again to all of you ladies,you all give me such inspiration and have got my mind back on track with your ideas for my panel quilts.. I guess I will take some of the great suggestions that you mentioned and get back to the quilts I need to make before Christmas..Thanks so much for your help..