I learned to sew on a treadle when I was about 6 yrs. old. I made a lot of doll clothes and was always raiding my moms scraps. When I was a little older, I think 12, I started making my own skirts for school. Belonged to 4-H then and we would put on modeling shows for the older ladies. I have always enjoyed sewing and made dresses for my girls when they were little. It has been only the last couple years that I have been quilting. I am mostly self taught so still have plenty to learn. If I close my eyes and think about it, I can still feel the rythmn of the old treadle.