I took my first sewing class in Ann Arbor, Michigan, back in the late 60's... Uncle Sam decided to draft "married" men and my husband went into the Army and I never got to finish my class! I did go on with some sewing but was always "attracted" to quilts-my Aunt Edna quilted when I was little and my Mom sewed. In recent years, my interest was so great I started checking around for local quilt classes and found one nearby at a vocational center. Have been taking classes and enjoying membership in a guild since. Love it. I just think there is a "spiritual connection" in quilts you don't get anywhere else!