I live in Mt. Dora, Florida but have visited the quilt shop in Ormond Beach many times. With the boards help and maybe going to classes at The Byrd's Nest she should be able to get a good start in quilting. Incidentally, the lady who owns the shop is from Oregon so maybe they could find something in common.
So sorry for her loss. This isn't something that will pass quickly but I find that quilting is great therapy.