I am a retired Nurse and started sewing in high school, as fabric was much cheaper than ready wear. I made most of my clothes then and later for two children and special dresses for my mother, until the 70's then it was more economical to purchase ready made clothing, I then concentrated on knitting, crocheting, and counted cross stitch. Counted cross stitch led me to quilting, as I had done blocks for a small quilt. Been quilting ever since!!!
My daughter is a teacher perhaps she will take up quilting one day!!!