Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. DogHouseMom and I have worked it out so we both benefit.
Romanojg - Bella's is 5 minutes from home and I'm up there often. Most of the tops were made from patterns our little group chose during our meetings there.
Carslo - I have tried to fmq but I have a disability that limits doing some things. I can't control the sandwich in the sewing machine so fmq is unfortunately not something I can do. I appreciate the advice and encouragement, though. :-)