My Maw Maw & Granny M started me sewing when I was 5 they did quilts & clothes. I've been hooked every since my mom also sews . Have been doing it for 57ys. Made my 1st quilt(doll) at 7. My stash show it to. I have My Granny M treadle still works . My Maw Maw was all by hand never had a machine.