My mother sewed but did not quilt; she gave all her "scraps" to my Aunt Edna. I loved Aunt Edna's Dutch Girl quilts... Then later a neighbor who was almost 90 said she would give me a quilt top made by her mother back in the 40's, I guess, IF I WOULD QUILT IT. Sure, I said. So, I got what I needed and started out - not knowing anything about HOW TO. I particularly like HAND QUILTING and ANTIQUE QUILTS - when I touch those quilts, I think there is a spiritual connection -- with someone else who LOVED those quilts LONG AGO.