I watched my mother quilt but never had any interest until I was expecting my first baby. Hand quilted a whole cloth quilt and it turned out pretty good. Made a lot of baby quilts for family members and the rest of our kids (5 total). Later moved to a larger community where a friend and I started a quilt guild which is still going after 25 years. We have had a great run. Get lots of tips, tricks, and ideas from others. Did take a class with my daughter last spring. It was a blast. Have taken a few through the Nebraska Quilt Guild when they come to North Platte. I have been quilting for 54 years and now I am trying to use up my scraps. They don't seem to disappear, just get smaller! If you can afford it, find a friend and take a class. They are really a lot of fun.