Hi, yes you're lucky that you can find old quilts at garage-sale. In the Netherlands it would be completely impossible. This year I was lucky when I was in Seattle at my friend Marne, we were at a show where I found 2 quilttops. Last months I bought some quilt blocks and tops on e-bay and send them to my friend Marne. I think it's really nice to turn those quilts into "new" quilts. I just try, and see how it works out. I'm only a quilter for 3,5 year, I don't have any special background on this subject. I just try. bye bye Caro