Self taught from piecing to needle turn applique. Have never learned how to manipulate large quilts through the sewing machine comfortably to quilt them so they are tied. I only machine stitch the smaller Linus quilts.
Tried teaching myself to hand quilt with some success but since it took so long to do 90 blocks, my fingers were so sore and punctured and bloody (bottle of peroxide my chair side companion) since I've not been able to get used to using a thimble, I've given that up.
Am hooked on simple quilting, however, and will continue for as long as I am able. Someone has to use up the mountain of fabric stash I have accumulated since no one else in my family sews at present. Hopefully one of the grandchildren will pick up the bug.