Hello Janie, Like Becky, i've never taken lessons on quitting or crafts, just get ideas from what i read and find on the internet sites. The "email friendship" quilt is an idea i got last week. I wanted something for our daughter to have of my internet friends. I use the internet for all my research needs. I have a bunch of beads and related items you can have. I have to go through my crafts items and release some of them. Got to have more room. I'll be happy to send them to you if you want. The "Friendship Star" pattern is the one i've choosen for the "email FdSp." quilt. http://quilting.about.com is where you'll find the "Lotto Block". Will be working on that one in the morring and try to get it in the mail before the end of the week. By the way, my mother was 43 when MS took her home (heaven). I was 20. I'm happy when i hear of others that have gotten to stay here longer. Elizabeth (liz)