I started 100% on my own--just happened. I studied books and felt my way through. But my husband's support of my hobby has been the best. He used a Joanne's credit card when we didn't have much money and the reward card was all I used for fabric... and now that the money situation has changed (we've gotten older) he never questions it if I but $100 of fabric, or more. He suggested I needed a bigger quilting room, and for years I told him I liked the room I had--that it was cozy. But we finally switched two rooms and now I have a quilting studio. Still simple compared to others--but it's perfect for me--all I'll ever need. He never comes in to see what I'm making, but he will come in if I ask him to. I'm doing a craft show in a few weeks, and he looked up who sold folding tables and he's coming with me to help. That's all been more encouraging to me than anything.
Hmm--looks like I need to read up on the new rules on signatures. Headed to do that now. :-)