I started quilting in the late 70's - early 80's and the amount of information on quilting has increased tremendously. I started with templates, scissors and no rotary cutters, mats, etc. There also is much more information on the internet with amazing tutorials, web sites, quilt stores on line, etc., etc. The other thing I've found is the abundance of a huge variety of fabrics, which wasn't available when I first started to quilt. I too am part of the baby boomer generation, and I've been quilting for a great many years with new advancements coming fast and furious - so enjoy all there is out there in quilting land.