Mom started teaching to sew and crochet. Learned how to knit in 4-H and continued learning to sew. Had my own alterations business for 11 years and taught sewing, knitting, crocheting and cross stitch for 4-H for 20 years and now Judge 4-H and open class textiles at County and state fairs here in Oregon and a some in Washington. I retired 7 years ago and about 2 years ago saw a picture of a quilt that was picture pieced which drew my interest. Bought a pattern and off I went. Made my first quilt last year for our first great nephew and have completed 3 more quilts - 2 of which are out being quilted. One I just finished myself for my sister. I have 2 others in the making - one is last years shop hop - I need to make it bigger with more blocks and the other is a block of the month which I have completed 16 of the 24 - a few more months to go. I am also in the process of make a memory quilt for a friend. The top is about 2/3 done. No pattern, just add on as I go. It does have a few structured block but most is ab lib. Looks okay so far. It is being made out of the gentleman's shirts. Hope it turns out well.