A very, very snowy winter about 1 1/2 years ago. Decided to drag my sewing machine out of the closet. Not that I had ever really sewed before, but I had bought a simple sewing machine in the early 80's to repair my kids clothing & make a few Halloween costumes. I had not used that machine in years. But, I had cabin fever that snowy winter & found a "free" pattern for a rail fence on-line. I bought my fabric and from then on I've been hooked. I found this board which greatly helps me with all my questions. Then I bought another machine with drop feed to learn FMQ. Now I dream of a long arm...ha.