When I retired I knew I wanted a "hobby". I decided I wanted to learn tapestry weaving. It had always intriqued me. Bought a loom, how to book and yarn. Made one project and took it off the loom. It was pretty "wonkie". Warped the loom again and never started another project. (warping the loom is a project in itself) Sold the loom on e-bay. At least now I know how it is done but decided it wasn't for me. Decided I liked quilts and would try one myself. My first bed size quilt was a simple nine patch queen size and hand quilted. That was about nine years ago and I have been doing it ever since. No classes, just a pattern and sometimes no instructions with it. I've since learned a lot from books and other people I have met through this wonderful hobby. Hope I'm getting better.