Mary Ruths teacher has some news: their classmate Ashley needs an operation and will be away for a whole month. So she asks everyone to come up with a special way to say well miss you. Mary Ruth wonders what they can do - until Grandma comes to the rescue with an idea: a friendship quilt. She promises its simple and quick, and every person can contribute a block with a personal message for Ashley. The friendship quilt is a huge success; everyone loves creating it, and Ashley loves receiving it. And the second book in the beautifully slipcased set shows readers how they can make one, too!Mary Ruths teacher has some news: their classmate Ashley needs an operation and will be away for a whole month. So she asks everyone to come up with a special way to say well miss you. Mary Ruth wonders what they can do - until Grandma comes to the rescue with an idea: a friendship quilt. She promises its simple and quick, and every person can contribute a block with a personal message for Ashley. The friendship quilt is a huge success; everyone loves creating it, and Ashley loves receiving it. And the second book in the beautifully slipcased set shows readers how they can make one, too!