I got the bug when i Made my first quilt for my sister and took it as an open class project to our local county fair. I was 21. It was blocks painted and flannel, with a blanket in the middle. I tied it and received an "atta girl, but no ribbon" from the judges. I am 55 now, and don't know how many quilts I have made but I only have 2 in my possession right now, the rest went to good homes. My mother never sewed, unless it was to patch overalls for my farming father so I didn't get any help in that direction. LOL