A little of both. Started my first in the late 60's, it is still in a box as a UFO. Then took a long time till the 80's and took my first basic quilting class and was wowed! I never had time for classes since we owned our on business and raising 5 children. Always made clothes and did crafts. Watched alot of Quilting shows on TV!! Oh my really enjoyed them for tips and tricks. Retired in 2006 and have now enjoyed classes, quilting group at church and playing with my stash. Still not really good, but having fun.