My grandmother was the most amazing woman in so many ways, one was that she could do anything that used a needle and thread. She tatted the most beautiful pieces and I still have them. The memories of her making things was what sparked the interest in me, but it was my wonderful mother-in-law that really got me going. She was my DH's step-mother and the sweetest lady ever. She was never too busy to share her love of crocheting, cooking or anything else I asked her. The sound of sewing scissors on the table cutting out fabrics is music for me. My SIL has recently asked to have me teach her how to crochet and my niece wants to learn to quilt. Will I help, you better believe it and it will be my pleasure to do so. My son, who has always supported me in all my crafting, will inquire about techniques used in sewing. He just wants to know how it is done and it tickles me to share with him. He is a software engineer and very detail oriented and he asks lots of questions. Aren't memories fun?