Have been doing cross-stitch embroidery since I was in middle school... must have been about 13 (my mum was making a tablecloth for the dining table and said to her that i wanted to try it --- 1st piece was a picture of pivet, lol).

Started doing patchwork when I watched a tv programme that featured patchwork, and started with hexagons, making a Grandmother's Flower Garden. Took it with me to college to finish (never did finish it as it got too big!!).

First completed quilt was given to a friend at work, who sadly had such a bad stroke that she never came back to work. I like to think that she enjoys using the quilt even though we have lost contact.

Favourite Colours = no particular colour, but I must admit that sapphire and amethyst are my favourite gemstone colours. Last two quilt tops have been in autumnal colours, but next one will be blue/green/red to reflect summer.

Most loathed colours = Olive and Sage!! Anything dull or drab!!

Fabrics I want

Kaffe Fassett shot cottons and spots,

Denyse Schmidt's Hope Valley

Makower Byzantium (I miss their Elizabethan & Bloomsbury ranges!!!)

Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Solids

Any good batik fabrics

Styles I like

I will admit that I really like traditional designs, but will enjoy a more modern take on tradition.

I like some of the more arty types as long as they feature landscapes, nature etc. Abstract is not really my cup of tea!