I've been sewing for 25 years but quilting for only 8.

I'm really enjoying the modern quilt movement - the solid fabrics and clean, simple layouts appeal to my design sense.

On the other hand, one of the things I love about quilting is getting to play with colors and patterns that I would never wear or use in my home decorating. They are a chance to go a little wild.

Fabrics (designers) I have been liking (06/'11):

Kaffe Fassett (just everything)

Heather Ross (especially Mendocino)

Echino (haven't disliked one yet)

Kate Spain - Central Park!

Kona Solids

Laurie Wisbrun - chairs, elephants (not the trucks so much)

Robert Kaufman (just in general)

Daiwabo - Tip Top Elephants

Denyse Schmidt - Greenfield Hill

Daisy Jane - Shades of Grey

Emily Werrick - Going Coastal

I'm finding I like smaller, more complicated piecing. I like hand and machine applique (as a look, not to do myself) but really don't like raw edge applique - too messy.

Love New York Beauty, Mariner's Compass, Lady in the Lake,