I have an aunt that has always been very crafty - but not really my style. She is big into buttons and Fairy's (SP?) Then my husband's grandmother - who he lost touch with - came to our wedding 5 years ago and gave us a king sized quilt. I think the squares are maybe 3x3 and each is tied so a lot of work went into it. It is the best wedding gift I have (well a close second to my husband!) and I sleep with it every night. I only meet her once and she just passed away 2 weeks ago - but I think of her every night. That quilt got me interested in quilting.