We were expecting our 3rd grandchild and thought a quilt would be beautiful. Was on vacation on NC and the "boutiques" I visited all had quilts -- Made in China. I was so frustrated when I returned home, I decided I can make a quilt myself. I have been sewing since my early teens -- my mother and her sisters were all seamstresses. I am self taught and have been quilting for over 5 years. It is such a relaxing and rewarding hobby. How can you go wrong giving a gift made by your hands and given from your heart.