I was 21 when I made my first quilt. My DIL is 29 and has been quilting for 6 years. I teach young ladies to quilt. My 17 year old student just finished her first quilt. When she started taking classes from me it was for garments. I wanted her to try quilting so she can have a taste of all types of sewing. I think her two older sisters have put in quilt orders.