I had a friend who quilted along with her mother and sister. Then I saw an abstract picture of our flag in a catalog and thought "could I do that". That was my very first pieced quilted wall hanging (had done hand quilting as I love detail work). I still have it and I hang it out every national holidays. Today, I get lost in the process of quilting and forget all troubles. Along with the joy of quilting I found this site and now am "hooked" on another joy; all you wonderful quilters. Good thoughts.