I grew up feeling that I had no real talents even though I sewed, knitted, and crocheted and any number of other things. So when I retired I made up my mind I was going to take up quilting because no one in our family has quilted since my Grammy. I made up my mind that I was going to excell at something different than the others. Now I am hooked and couldn't imagine my life without it. AND I have a stash worthy of a quilter!