Welcome to the world of quilting! Love it when guys get involved in quilting. About 45 years ago, I taught the first co-ed Home Economics classes. The guys were hesitant to do the sewing unit, but they really enjoyed making simple 9 block pillows. Recently, I saw one of these grown-up students and he told me he could still thread up a sewing machine and sew a patch on his jeans. I feel good about teaching a life-long skill. I also taught a simple crocheting unit that students really enjoyed. I saw the younger sister of one of my students. She told me she was always mad at me because I quit teaching when I got married. She said her sister learned to crochet and made wonderful things.