When I was about 13, I showed some interest in quilting, because my aunt quilted. I picked out a Star pattern because I liked stars. I cut out all the pieces, and attempted to hand piece, hadn't learned my sewing machine yet. needless to say, got bored, short attention span, aunt finished piecing it, it still has never been tied, maybe will one day and post. About 6 years later, I still wanted to quilt, but wanted to learn on my sewing machine, so my aunt took me to her quilting class at Joann's, and with the help of her and the instructor, I made my first, all done by me Basket weave( ie. rail fence quilt) I really enjoyed it, but with college and time constraints did not have the time. another 6 years later, I met my husband than boyfriend, and made him a quilt for his birthday, with my aunts help, and since then have never stopped. I haven't made that many quilts, only my irish chains of love, but have made a pot holder, 2 diaper bags, an apron, an organizer that goes over a coffee can, 1 tote bag, a couple abbey bags, also have a few UFO's unfinished backpack, table runner, one asian lap quilt, a patriotic rail fence for a friends son in the army, a paper pieced BOM star kit. been very busy, have fabric for a bow tucks, bella bag, lovers knot quilt, and a quilt kit from connecting threads for my daughter. Anyways, I now love it, wished i had gotten more practice in when i was younger and had more time, but me and my aunt have a shared hobby gives us time to spend together, and she has someone to hand down all her quilting stuff to so it doesn't get sold at estate sales as junk like some so I am glad I got into to it, just wish it wasn't such an expensive hobby. I have to wait for gift cards to be able to afford nice fabric for an actual quilt, which is why i don't make so many