I've been sewing about 47 years. Gramma helped me make my first quilt at 11 putting together 3" squares of leftover fabric from dresses she had made for my and my cousins. Then I started sewing aprons and clothes during the rest of my school years. I didn't pick up quilting until 23 years later when I really needed some girl time as I had 3 small boys, my DH and my FIL at home. Too much testosterone for me. It's been a blessing ever since.