I took a 4H sewing class in 5th grade. We had to make something to wear.
I decided to make a jumper with pleats. (Now that I know better, I know how crazy that was.) I spent the entire summer vacation working on that red jumper. In August, the teacher entered me in a show. I won the best of show. I didn't sew again until after graduation. My not yet hubby bought me a sewing machine for graduation. I have sewn ever since.
Quilting began after watching Kaye Woods' show. She made it look fun and easy. I was hooked.