My first quilt was made in 1973 hand pieced and quilted - loved doing it and then years later saw an ad for applique class at a local sewing machine shop - and from then on loved applique for baby quilts - now I love all parts of making a quilt (except for figuring yardage for the back and seaming it). There is something peaceful about working with fabric and thread. Love giving them away and of course I keep some for me.