They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a quilt?
On our expert feature today we're talking about the art and craft of quilting - which actually dates back to medieval times.
And it's not all about fabric and design - we're also going to talk about quilt maths.
To tell us everything we want to know is avid quilter Sheila Christensen - not only does she make her own quilts, she owns a quilting shop in Masterton, writes books and teaches quiltmaking up and down the country.
Photo: Rebecca Kempton