My mom quilted at 1 point because we had quilts. I'm the youngest of 4 and there was 13 &17 years between me & my brothers, 19 years between me & my sister.I do remember her making a string quilt when I was about 8 or so. I really liked the sewing machine and wanted to sew so she helped me cut squares of paper and I made my first string quilt. Made it for 1 of my dolls. She did a lot of sewing, crochet and embroidery as I was growing up but it wasn't until I was grown that she started quilting again. Her health was getting bad and she couldn't get out much. My dad even got into the act and helped her tie several quilts. I have a couple of their quilts and they are very special as both of my parents are gone now. My sister was an amazing seamstress but don't remember her quilting. Had an aunt who crocheted beautifully. Several woodworkers in the family but I don't know of many quilters.