Mary Ruth's 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 "we'll miss you." Mary Ruth wonders what they can do - until Grandma comes to the rescue with an idea: a friendship quilt. She promises it's 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 this beautiful series shows readers how they can make one, too!