I learned embodery when I was 6. I had 2 grannies who were determinded that I would be a sewer. I made my first quilt by hand when I was ten. I guess what kept me at this lovely way of spending time was that I could make things my family needed during a time when much was needed and there was little or no money. I have been sewing for 60 years. I still love it. I even supported my family by sewing for the public in later years. I have always enjoyed making clothes for all my family. Marvel