In the mid 1980s my husband was in the Australian Air Force and we were living on base at Amberley in Queensland. A lovely American lady named Cheryl, whose husband was on exchange from the US, taught a group of us how to make quilts. We would meet fortnightly at each others homes and the host would provide the coffee etc. I was 'hooked' from day one. We started by making a sampler quilt and we each had a square to complete. It was a bit like the scenes from that lovely movie "How to make an American Quilt" where we all sat around a large table and chatted whilst we stitched. I have lovely memories of that time and am very grateful to have had that opportunity. So thank you Cheryl wherever you are.