From the time as a little girl when I watched Grandma Cook piece "Flower Garden" quilts, I wanted to make quilts like that. She used scrap fabric, any color would do, the bright print on the skirt of a worn-out cotton housedress, scraps left from making little girls' clothing. A printed flour sack was a real prize to her. The quilts always turned out

the same, beautiful, softly quilted, lovely to hold. I was never fortunate enough to be the recipient of one of her quilts, but I never forgot the look and feel of those quiltedbeauties.

Yes, I did learn to piece quilts and even made a "Flower Garden." I have made dozens of quilts through the years, baby quilts, wall hangings, bedspreads for myself and for others. I think Grandma would be proud.

Wouldn't you like to make a quilt of your own? It’s not as difficult as you may think.

Follow me and we will tackle the first steps in quiltmaking. We’ll talk about fabric, color, patterns and answer any questions you may have as we go along. You will be pleased at what you can do in a few weeks.