My Mom taught me to sew, too...she taught me to make the item as best as possible. I try to keep up my standards...but sometimes it just doesn't work out as well as I would like. I remember going crazy trying to make some matching seams only to find out the print was a bit wonky on the fabric...
I taught my Mom how to quilt....she has only done a couple. She prefers to watch me do the quilting and enjoy the things that come her way. She also has hinted that she could use another quilted jacket.