My grandmother made quilts and I remember we had two DWRs that she made on the twin beds. There is nothing left of them. We did not live close to Grandmother and my mom did not sew. At age 13 a friend of my mom's who only had boys took me under her wing and we made a black courduroy skirt. I was hooked on sewing since then. When I was single I made all my own clothes, incuding tailored blazers. When my daughter was born she had the most beautiful dresses with pinaofores, etc.! My son had overalls and shirts to match. Then divorce came and there was no timeto sew while working and raising the two as a single mother.
So long about 2000, i was talking with my grown up daughter about wanting to quilt when I retired. She told me not to be ridiculous - I didn't need to wait - we went off to Sears and bought two Kenmores and then to Joannes for fabric. She drafted an Irish chain for me and I was hooked.
A couple of years later I got a box in the mail - she had bought me a Pfaff super machine and surprised me. (She lives two hours away.)
I of course was hooked on quilting. I also love to make Am girl clothes. (My daughter alas does not quilt. She is now too busy and has given it up - I hope temporarily.)
And I still can't wait to retire so I will have more time to sew.