When I was younger??? That's so far back, LOL
My maternal grandmother pieced and quilted. She lived to be about 2 months past her 100th birthday, and pieced quilts up until about 2 months before her death.
My Mama quilted quilts for many many years using a large frame hanging from the ceiling. I still have the quilting frame since Mama passed away almost 3 years ago.
My MIL pieced and quilted quilts. I have one that has very very small pieces. It is beautiful.