Like a lot of you, I started sewing as a kid; both my DGM & DM were seamstresses, so you could say it's genetic. When I was a young mom and many friends were having babies, I started making patchwork baby quilts as a gift or would make a panel quilt as a gift. My most adventurous quilt was a patchwork baby quilt made for my Sis in law when she had her daughter. It had pink gingham & white eyelet patches with a heart of pink gingham appliqued on the white eyelet stitched with an edging around the heart of gathered lace. I pieced the squares, stitched the top & back together with batting sandwiched, and then turned it right side out & freehand stitched the hearts onto the eyelet squares. I still can't believe I did it & it turned out so beautifully! Worst of all, I don't have any pictures of it! But fast forward to 5 years ago, when the "ladies of the lake" by our cottage, pulled me into their quilting mania! Now I'm hooked really good!! LOL! Yesterday, I went in to Joann's to spend $20 & walked out $80 later!! Yagotme!