I made my first dress at nine years old and found I liked to sew. My DM and DGM had always sewn and I loved being around them while they sewed. My DH and I had only been married a year when he was sent on his first overseas tour for a year. I was lost for a way to spend my time so I bought my 401A and started my real sewing and found I loved it. I have always loved to create and love colors and art so quilting became a very wonderful time in my life when I finished my first quilt. I was hooked and still am. I don't sew so much for myself anymore but love making pretty things for my DGD's.