I've sewed since I was a young girl, but I made mostly garmets. When I was a young unmarried woman I made a pieced pillowtop. I have always loved fabric, but being a working mom, I felt that I didn't have the time or patience to do much hand sewing. Several years ago, when my daughter was expecting her first child I decided to make him a quilt. I bought a kit containing some of the sock monkey fabric and a simple pattern and proceeded to make several other baby quilts. When I realized that I didn't have to hand quilt my work I started making all kinds of projects. Now I'm retired and sew everyday. I still enjoy making baby quilts, but I also make many larger quilts and several styles of handbags.