Welcome from San Jose, CA, originally from upstate NY and for 3 years in Jersey. My kids were born in Burlington and Ft. Dix in the mid-70's (obviously Army brats). Daughter now lives in Hopatcong, NJ. I sewed clothes when I was a kid, but never took up quilting until this year. You have a huge head start. Please post pictures. And I know you will enjoy the people on here tremendously. Again, welcome.