My stepfather (who adapted me at age 5 and became my dad) was previously married and still did handyman jobs for his ex MIL. He would often take me with him and while he worked she taught me needlework. I think she was happy to have someone that took an interest and wanted to learn. Dad also inherited two scrappy bow tie quilts...I loved to examine all the different fabrics. I guess I was destined to be a quilter!