go to embroidery library, the have lots of emb. designs to give you some good ideas

If you do have an embroidery machine the toile seashells from Emblibrary are beautiful.

Hi,
Thanks for all of the ideas and links. I did find a set of paper piecing patterns (say that three times fast) at Keepsake that I might have to get. They seemed a little pricey but if they include the foundation papers, that might be why.
We went to Florida recently to visit relatives and drove around looking at possible neighborhoods. I'm still in shock, we found a great deal on a waterfront condo and put an offer on it. Now, I'm going nuts thinking of decorating etc. and just have to make some things for it. Fortunately, when the time comes, in a few years, we will be snowbirds so all of my pine cone flannels won't go to waste.
:)lots2do
PS I am going to check out your other ideas as well.