I had two aunts that sewed and then jr and high school I took every sewing class, even tailoring. The quilting bug bit me via El Burns and her TV show. When I started watching her I thought I'd never get it. I got a book/dvd then went to it. One day I found my LQS and practically jumped with joy! They had one spot left in their $5 quilt class and loved it! My LQS is so wonderful, I just adore all of the folks there!