I think I began cross stitching before my teenage years, and I really loved it. I continued cross stitching for many adult years, and then taught myself to crochet. I enjoyed this even more than cross stitching. Then one day, I am at my mom's house, and I see the things she has been quilting......the addiction began....lol. I no longer crochet or cross stitch. I only have time for quilting. I've been quilting now for about 9 months, and never been so passionate about anything. I am self taught, and learn new things all the time. I really wish quilting was my job.......I would never dread going to work.