I have been sewing since high school when I made clothes for myself, my sisters, and my mother and father. After retiring, I spent every spare minute smocking and making garments for my granddaughter. By the time I was 75, my granddaughter was getting too old for the smocked dresses. I needed a new hobby. I decided to try quilting. Now, five years later, I am truly addicted. If I have as much as 5 minutes of free time, I am in my sewing room. I love being able to give beautiful quilts to my friends. Recently, my daughter adopted her three foster children. Now I have three new granddaughters for whom I can make quilts. Quilting is my favorite hobby ever! By the way, most of what I know about quilting, I learned here. Thanks to everyone who contributes to the Quilting Board.