I made my first quilt about 35 years ago, and have made about 1, every other year since. I still concider myself a beginner, after seeing the masterpieces posted here and at quilt shows. I retired 2 years ago and since have finished a top I started 25 years ago. I also have several projects started including an applique I am doing by hand. That will take forever. I just want to finish something. My sister has brought several tops over to quilt. I have finished hers as mine wait. Time to change my stratagy.