I started sewing at my grannie's knee. I can't exactly remember how old I was but I have making my own clothes and embroidering and smocking for nearly 50 years.
An extension of this was what the English call Patchwork (the piecing) and Quilting (the sandwiching). I went to a class about 15 or 16 years ago and fell in love. I loved it so much that the initial project a 9 block sampler quilt became a kingsize quilt.
I have not stopped since and have enjoyed teaching the skill to others. Being semi-retired, I now teach in a centre to integrate people back into society. I teach a class of older teenagers through to 70 years old who have disabilities or injuries ranging from autism to complex epilepsy to severe brain injuries. They love to try all sorts of needle work and have helped me with Suzanne's Secret Swaps.
My favourite block is Lady of the Lake. Lots of half triangles but it does move beautifully and I am making a modern art quilt for my grandson in burnt orange and chocolate using this block. It can be used as a wall hanging or a bed quilt. When I have got a bit further on than the design and fabric, I will post some photos.
It will be a while, tho as I am studying as a mature student and my poor, ageing brain is taking a battering.