My grandmother didnt quilt,she crocheted and knitted,which she taught me to do.took basic sewing in Home Ec classes.then when I was around 40, I decided I really wanted to make quilts,My Mom said"Kathleen,Your intelligent,go get a book and figure it out" So I did, and I made my son a black,gray quilt,And I was hooked!that was 12 years ago,and still love it!