I started to learn about 7 years ago..due to a busy career I got very little done....Now that I am disabled, I get much more done..and I hand quilt everything..I have made about 15 quilts since January...Still have 6 more grandchildren that need theirs!! Got 8 of them done already..In between I make purses, backpacks, and other gift items..Hoping to keep up the pace!