my grandma used to sit me on the floor by her, when she was sewing. she did alot of sewing for other poeple to make a living. i stayed with her when my mother was in a hospital..mom had mental issues. so grandma would give me squares to sew together , by hand. i was really little ..maybe 3 years or around that. i now think she did this to keep me busy. wtg grandma..i am 60 now and its my fondest memory of my early years! plus i sew quilts, have a love of flowers..from her..she died when i was 18..i like to think she is my guarden angel.