Thanks for the info on the books. sounds like you got a real deal. As to the flower pounding....I saw an episode on Alex Andersons od quilt show. It looked fun and easy as well. I do know that the stamens from the lily will stain fabric...pretty if you mean to do it. Have every intention on cooking them up for a dye on some fabric here soon. I hear you need to make sure you use colored flowers (reds, purple etc.) of deep tones as they transfer better. We all know grass stains....er dyes things. :lol: