I saw a quilt pattern in a Family Circle magazine that I decided I wanted to make for my sister for Christmas. I'm pretty sure I had no idea what a quilt was at that point. I was in my 20's and had been sewing clothes so I didn't figure it would be hard. That first quilt was terrible, but I was extremely proud of myself at the time. My sister loves it and still uses it - it was about 1992 when I made it. Haven't stopped since!