I made my very first quilt from a kit while I was pregnant with our first baby 35 yrs. ago. If I remember correctly the kit cost me under $20.00!! That says a lot. I am self taught and I also subscribed to the Quilter's Newsletter back in the 70's which was the first quilt magazine I think to come out. No one else in my family made quilts. I am still the only one in my family that makes them. My 11 yr. old Granddaughter shows interest in sewing so that is good!!
I have sewn some clothing over the years for myself and my daughters but I find it much easier to just buy clothing.