My moms/mom did a LOT of needlecraft, but, mom never wanted to learn. She taught me to sew *early* so I could do my own and not bother her with it. I never imagined myself a quilter - just seemed too long and tedious of a process. Garments (and later cloth dolls) seemed like 'do-able' projects. I learned some quilting techniques so I could make doll quilts - but, so far, I've made more 'people' quilts than I have the doll quilts! My kids/grandkids will have a *headache* dealing with all the 'stuff' I've collected over the years. Oh, well... I intend to go 'out' sewing on *something*, so, I have to keep my stash - not getting rid of a thing! I *might* NEED it, you know. ;-) Since I'm the only girl with 5 brothers - all the neat 'family things' have seemed to land at my house... yes, I feel *very* happy to have them!