A dear friend would come in to work on Monday's with a beautiful quilt top she had completed. I sewed clothes for people a long time ago to support the family and it took away the joy of sewing for about 15 years. I went with this friend to a Bernina shop and demo and I was hooked! Been quilting for 8 years now and love it. Good to have machine that does most of the work too! I find a lot of joy in giving them away!