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Old 08-02-2011, 04:21 AM
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I started last year at the age of 64. Had never sewed before.
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Old 08-02-2011, 06:12 AM
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Count me in the 60'sroup
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Old 08-02-2011, 06:53 AM
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You have a partner here. I am brand new to quilting, but have been sewing for almost 60 years.
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Old 08-02-2011, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by twixbar
I am 68 years old, I was wondering how many quilters started in their 60 years plus.
I did Did not start to quilt until I retired at 64
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Old 08-02-2011, 07:18 AM
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I had sewn a lot for my girls years ago, but only started quilting about 1 1/2 year ago at the age of 63. Now I am hooked big time and love every minute that I get to sew.
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Old 08-02-2011, 09:42 AM
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I think if you enjoy it - age doesn't matter - you got here as quick as you could and that's the important part. Time for you to enjoy something and be creative. Proud of you
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Old 08-02-2011, 12:01 PM
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I was 56 when I made my first quilt, but I sure wish I had started earlier than that. I am totally hooked. I love Batiks and Orientals. Enjoy your new found hobby.

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Old 08-02-2011, 12:11 PM
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I started quilting when I was about 55. Am 76 now and still can't stop. I just love it. Since retiring at 64 I have never been bored.
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Old 08-02-2011, 02:12 PM
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I would like to thank every-one who answered my question, I see lots of us start later in our journey, it has given me so much encouragement.
Please all enjoy your journey.
Thank-you
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Old 08-02-2011, 06:03 PM
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I'mm 66. Started quilting 3 years ago at 63. I sewed when my children were little, but not until retirement did I pull the machine out again and then it was quilting - which always seemed odd to me until I got hooked.
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