Hi, and welcome from Bakersfield, CA. I was 55 when I learned to quilt....and it's been a glorious thing for me!!! Fun, fun, and a real creative outlet. I still work full time, so my house is really suffering from my lack of attention, as I spend a LOT of time in the sewing room now. Go ahead and ask any questions you want...you have lots of talented and experienced quilters on here.