I started at about age 60 after years of doing all kinds of other sewing and needlework. I had travelled a lot in my job and really didn't know any ladies in my area (I live in the country near a small town). I knew there were quilting guilds so I thought that might be a way to meet some folks. I took a couple of lessons at a local quilt shop and joined the guild. Little did I know it would take over my life and become an obsession :-) I have met lots of folks, done lots of different styles of quilting and generally enjoyed it. Now that I am partially retired, it fills in all my spare time. Love it.