I started sewing at the ripe old age of 9 when I started 4-H. My mother taught me all the basics of sewing on an old Singer straight stitch that had it's own black case. That machine was quite contrary when it came to tension and after I inherited her, I gave her away! That was probably a mistake, but we live and learn. When I got married I was given an Singer touch and sew and had a great time with that making clothes for the kids, but once again, tension issues really turned me against Singer. I've been sewing now for over 40 years and for many, many years stuck to clothing and easy curtains. For some odd reason, I bought a book on quilting and have never looked back. It's been completely self taught as I really know nobody around who quilts. But I am proud to say "Hi, I'm Rose, and I am an addict to quilting".