When I was first married back in 1972, my mother bought me a sewing machine and told me to learn. I found I could follow a pattern!! Later when I remarried and had children my second husband use to tell everyone that when I needed to think about something that was bothering me I would sew...when I was mad or upset I would cook. Both help me use my creative side. I've made dolls, pumpkins, witches, Santa's, all for craft shows over the years, along with a few quilts for family members. Now all I want to do is sew quilt tops. Just a creative outlet for me.