I live in the SE corner of Washington in the Valley of the the Walla Walla Sweet Onions, wineries, 3 colleges, and the state penitentiary. I work for a local non-profit and volunteer through different organizations. I keep myself occupied with a little garden, two cats, quilting, traveling, and other creative outlets. I'm Native American (Paiute/Sioux) and love the Pacific Northwest tribes' art (salmon, whales, eagle, totems, etc.)

Things that I like

colors: purple, black, rainbow

chicken, pineapple, asparagus, thai food

Marvin the Martian

sterling silver

Things I dislike

Mowing my yard

watering my yard

washing dishes by hand

For quilting, there are things I do not like:

Old granny fabric (tiny floral prints, reproductions, Denyse Schmidt, Thimbleberries, etc.)

Aneela Hoey fabric

Sweetwater Hometown fabric

Farmyard animal fabric

Novelty fabrics

Pastel fabric

Holiday themed items, especially christmas. I do not celebrate christmas, but I like snowflakes. Just hate seeing santas, christmas trees, presents, etc.

Kaffe Fassett fabric (I appreciate the bright colors but all together looks "messy")

Western . . . really dislike western, unless it's a unique Native American vibe that is not all about the Southwest Natives.

Vintage sheets, prints

Quilting things that I like:

Clover seam ripper

Kate Spain -- Central Park and Terrain are lovely

Joel Dewberry (some prints, love the colors) -- Heirloom

Patty Young (I love the colors, but not the juvenile prints) -- Sanctuary, Flora & Fauna, Mezzanine, AndaLucia

Chicken wire and crackled paint fabrics

Mary Englebreit

Laurel Burch (I like the bright colored fabrics)

Batiks and hand dyed fabrics

Fabrics that look like a texture (stone, wood, water, etc.)

Farmer's Market fabric (Sandi Henderson or RJR Fabrics)

Watermelon themed items (can be printed fabric or pieced to look like watermelons)

Dots

Stripes

Geometric

High contrast fabric but I also like fabric that reads like a solid

Black and White fabrics, any kind, love checkerboard too.

It's a Hoot by MoMo

Sunkissed by Sweetwater, especially the light grey!

Non-stereotypical ethnic feel, inspired by the arts

Art or abstract quilts

I appreciate the interesting use of color/fabric/prints in quilts. Please see my photostream of quilts I've made and my favorites. I like traditional quilts if the color is interesting/new/fresh (log cabin, bargello, samplers, etc.). I also like new twists on standard blocks (new wave is a twist on the tumbler). I appreciate the simplicity as well as the geometric appeal (flying geese is a great example). I LOVE applique, but I personally haven't had the motivation to do more because it is a lot of hand work. I'm all about easy. :-)