i am almost retirement age and have been sewing since i was 14. made all my clothes in high school and even some of my sister's. i also made my wedding gown and the dress my mother wore. when our 2 daughter's were born i made most of their clothes - including 5 prom gowns. now they are grown and out of the house. that is when i got interesed in quilting and as they say -- the rest is history.