I have sewn for as long as I can remember. First garments and such. then I sewed because I needed to make my kids clothes. I didn't work and you could get reminants for really cheap way back then. Once I got to be a bit older I saw the quilts grandmother made for each baby born in the family and one for every family member that got married. grandma and my aunts would get together and hand quilt the big ones on an old frame my grandpa made out of 1x3 boards. when grandma passed away I got the frame! I felt that I would like to carry on that tradition for my family. I haven't stopped since. As I quilt I have such wonderful and precious memories of my grandma and aunts quilts and quilting. It seems to bring me a great sense of calm and joy. I am now teaching my grand daughter to quilt. She is 9 years old and may be the one to carry on the family tradition! Quilting is a big part of me and I really can't imagine my life without it.