I started quilting in 1978. I love to hand quilt, but my time is running out, so I got into machine quilting a few years ago. I love that too. When I started it was BC (before computers), no paper piecing, no rotary cutters, no JoAn's. The tech world has really given us the resources, and the great people that do quilt, a place to get together. Knowing that a person has a place to go for help, or just info in general, gives them confidence to try a new project. I know I spend as much time as I can on the Quilting Board. It is a wonderful group!