First you’ll need to find clear crisp pictures of the people that are special to the person who will receive the quilt. Cut one 12” X 12” square of white cotton fabric for each photo. Transfer the photos to the center of the squares of fabric via your computer, using any of many kits available at most office supply or craft stores. Have each of the people personalize their square by stitching, appliquéing or writing in indelible ink some of the personal remembrances that they have of the recipient of the quilt. Each square should be as different as the people whose pictures are on them.
            When you receive the personalized squares back again you will need to make borders for each on the order of a Baltimore Album Quilt. You can make the outer border as fancy or plain as you like but try to use colors that will bring the squares together. Put the top, fiber and backing together and invite the people who personalized the squares to a Quilting Bee. These quilts make wonderful keepsakes and if you are really, really lucky you just might get one yourself!