Before I was 5, I would go visit my Grandmother Calaway. She had 4 sons and no daughters. I was the 3rd granddaughter and the first to want to sew. She started teaching me. My mother continued, and my Aunt Fan continued. I was making my own clothes by the time I started junior high school. I am so thankful for the time those wonderful ladies shared with me to teach me so much. I have also had several mentors since who have encouraged and helped me grow in my sewing ability.