I was aout 7 yrs old and just NEEDED something to keep my hands busy. My Aunt bought me the Work Basket mag for years and lots of pre printed embroidery pcs that I loved. I learned to knit in 3rd grade from a little friend. I used 2 sharpened pencils for knitting needles. I made toys, aprons doll clothes ,all embroidered , knitted and sewed by hand. My husband taaught me my crochet stitches; his mom taught me to put them together in a pattern. I made my first several quilted things on my hands and then I got bold and finally learned to use a sewing machine. My hubby bought me my first 3 Singers and I wore them out. Then he bought me my first Janome , then 2 more and i am happpiest when I am creating something for someone I love. I make most of what I wear and house hold stufff;curtains, drapes ,quilts , tablecloths, and lots of toys for my grandbabies. I guess i love quilting best of all.