I have sewed ever since I can remember. I used to sew by hand doll clothes and then joined 4-H and learned a lot. Then after having 3 children I sewed clothing for them as money was tight and my neighbors always gave me their extra fabrics. Moving on to when I had more time and kiddos were much older my friend and I signed up for a 6 week beginning quilting class and the rest is history. My grandmother was a professional sewer and did a lot of alterations for people in her town so I guess I got her gene for the love of sewing and quilting. I find it very relaxing.