Started sewing in 4-H with Mrs. Perschbaker when I was 9yo. But I have a pillow top of squares I sewed on my Grandma's treadle when I stayed there on snow days. Walked into my first Home Ec class in High School and told the teacher (a nun) that I didn't want another a-line skirt, I was making a wide wale corduroy coat with a fake fur lining! She said ok after I told her my experience level. Won 2nd place at a Fashion show with the coat!