No question: flowers and quilts make a perfect match. Ask any quiltmaker.

• A length of fabric scattered with printed blossoms
• A color palette swatches tweaked to match a flowering garden
• A pile of fabric scraps cut, hemmed and stitched to recreate a perfect bloom

Irresistible all to the flower-obsessed quiltmaker—there is no cure, but that's fine. Floral quilting therapy is beautiful, calming and restorative.

For those in need of a therapeutic dose, Jennifer Rounds and Catherine Comyns offer their latest title, a sweet tonic of rose quilt and home décor projects:

A Dozen Roses: Beautiful Quilts and Pillows From Martingale & Company Ask for the book at your local quilt shop or purchase online through www.amazon.com.