I started sewing when I was 4 years old. My mum was a teacher and taught the girls to sew at an early age. She taught me to knit and I taught myself to make dolls clothes then later at high school my own clothes then my children's clothes. I have only been quilting and appliqueing for the last 11 years. I fell in love with the applique quilts but learned the basics from a friend who gave lessons in her fabric shop. I taught myself everything else but when I get the chance I do go to workshops to learn different ways of improving my skills.