I taught myself. The 1st quilt was maple leaves which I gave to my DD years ago.My favorite I think is my Family tree quilt that hangs in my dinning room. The oldest I have is a double wedding ring top, that mom made back in 1916. I quilted it about 15 0r 20 years ago. I have never belonged to a guild, nor have I taken any workshop classes. I have never entered my quilts anywhere. I gave most of my quilts to family members for gifts, made some for the homeless, and I still have many that I display in my home. Quilting is my way of expressing creativity It has become very important to me.