Originally Posted by dean's wife

Your story almost made me cry. I would have loved for my mom to get me started. She knew how to so but was a very poor teacher. Even when I was in 4th grade she would have sooner slapped me across the face. I learned to sew when I went to high school. Those days all girls had to take home economics. I learned fast and have been sewing ever since.

Now I have several machines. My favorite is my Bernina. It's also an embroidery machine.

I had to teach my self to quilt and it has turned into nothing but love for me. I love to retreat to my sewing room sometimes I just sit and look at my fabric and go though some books or magazines. I was lucky enough to get some of my older sister's fabric and books when she passed away at the age of 63. I feel so close to her when I'm in there and my learning is getting better and I know it's because she is with me.

Just felt the need to vent.

Good evening to all.
dean's wife a.k.a. Karol