I don't know other than when I found out I was pregnant with our first child I wanted to learn how to make a quilt. We were stationed in San Angelo, TX and my dh was in the Air Force and I was at home alone all day. So to help keep me busy in a new town and state, I ordered a kit for making a pink, white and blue baby quilt. That was about 32 yrs. ago and the kit cost less than $20.00. I did very well with it and then subscribed to "Quilters Newsletter" magazine the same year it came out and I was hooked. My mother did sew clothing but never any quilts. So I am the first in the family as far as I know but hopefully not the last!!