Started with primary embroidery as a little girl (maybe six or seven?) embroidered dresser scarves, pillow cases, tea towels,table cloths, and stuff in 4-H. I have been sewing since then, not steadily, but I made most all my clothes as a teen age girl (even my prom formals). Made my clothing for years and years, my boys' clothing, shirts for them and husband,suits for my youngest son after high school, curtains, drapes, recovered furniture, etc. Got into quilting about fifteen years ago. I am sneaking up on 78 years old, so I guess I have been at it for quite a while. ;)