Thanks for the better link, Renata!

Interesting! I think I would go mad in space if I couldn't have all my quilting things, colouring pens etc. (Yeah I know, I won't be going into space). I look forward to seeing what she makes.

Here's the link:
http://science.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/14/18254269-first-quilter-in-space-nasa-astronaut-plans-to-turn-orbital-rags-to-stitches?lite

"NASA astronaut plans to turn orbital scraps to stitches." Fantastic story, can be found at science.nbcnews.com Go to site and scroll down to the story.