I learned to sew in junior high school, my grandmother was a dressmaker back in the day in the sweatshops of New York City. I have made my own clothes, learned embroidery, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, crewel, and counted cross stitch. I then got interested in quilting and love to see the different colors of fabric and patterns coming together as with counted cross stitch and other crafts. I am a self-taught quilter, but hope to take a class some day. Still working full time. Been doing grandmother's flower garden hand piecing since 2009 with 1930s reproduction fabric and find it good therapy and relaxing. Also trying to machine quilt as well - seems it's all a process like everything else. Recently got a brand new Babylock Soprano sewing machine which I am really excited to have and try my projects on. I love all the different fabrics and colors but especially 1930s and civil war fabrics.