wow - this makes me think.. i have always liked crafts - dont know why. Mom's sewing machine was in my bedroom so i learned to use it. My first quilt was a biscuit quilt i decided to make for my mother in 7th or 8th grade. i gave it to her, but i honestly dont think she was impressed. In her defense it is HEAVY! i eventually just sort of repossesed it and i still have it (35 yrs later OMG!). i handsewed the biscuits together to form the quilt and for the most part it hasnt come apart to much. I figure, not bad for the first effort of a kid :)