I learned to sew in junior high school. I learned to make quilts about 20-21 YO and learned to quilt on my own. Learned to machine quilt by reading quilt books and just doing it. My Mom showed me how to make quilts. She made quilt tops, with five kids she didn't have room or time to quilt them. I learned to make clothes for myself and two girls, made pjs for my Son. Made cutains for the home. Now I just make quilts, just finished 14th quilt for 2012. I have another I am starting. I finish one and start another, trying to use up as much fabric as I can.