I took home ec about 1961-62. For the next several years I made all my clothes and clothes for my sister, mom, and grandmother during the summers when I was home from college. I also made my first quilt, which my grandmother quilted for me, before I went to college. I eventually made my wedding dress and all bridesmaid dresses, but sewed very little afterward as I became an instant mom to a 5-year-old son and we later had two other boys.
I decided to take quilting classes after I retired from teaching and have made several items since that time.
So - I've been sewing about 48-50 years and quilting off and on about 10 years.
M.Elizabeth