Originally Posted by
Anniedeb
I started with sewing my own clothes waaayyyy back in high school, based on need! Once I married and had kids, I made most of their shorts and pants, pajamas, and some shirts. I expanded to curtains and drapes then finally made the leap to quilting. It fell away in the 80's when life got in the way. Retired in 09, and started up again. I enjoy the creative process. Don't do much anymore with clothing, unless it's alterations, or repairs.
this is almost my exact story except in the 80s I learned to make quilt blocks for pillows. (That was what our teacher sold.). In 2000 my last two children left for college and I looked at all the hobby classes I took and decided I liked quilting the best. Dived in and have not looked back. Retired in 2013 and have many friends from quilting!!! Running out of family to give quilts too.