I have done many crafts over the years, sewing clothes for myself (and later my children), ceramics, crochet, knitting, fabric painting, etc., but quilting has become my passion. I'd watched several quilt shows on TV, mostly Georgia Bonesteel, but when I ordered her video and her spinning spools patterns - templates and directions were included, to be put in binders for easy access. When my daughter spotted a quilt, can't remember the pattern now, she asked me to make her a quilt. We went to the fabric store and she picked out the fabrics for her pink, purple and teal quilt. This was to be the only quilt that I hand quilted - carpal tunnel prevented me from doing more; then of course my son wanted one, and of course my husband; and the rest, as they say is history. My sister once told me that quilting was the only craft I did that survived over the years and gave me so much pleasure. I love picking out fabrics and patterns, letting them come to life for baby quilts, charity quilts, raffle quilts for my church and my favorite - quilts for family reunions. I've lost track of how many reunion quilts I've made, but they have become a family tradition and everyone is anxious to see what I've made and if they can take it home with them if they win the raffle. I've even impressed one brother who isn't easily impressed, so I guess I'm getting better. I challenge myself by asking for fabrics from my family in a variety of colors - the last being a black and white log cabin quilt which will be raffled off July 4th. I'm doing what a love and passing something of myself off to future generations - how great is that?