For me it was when my Mom passed away of Breast Cancer in June of 2004. We were going thru her sewing stuff and found all kinds of UFO's. I wanted to learn how to quilt to finish whatever quilt that I ended up with. Then I was at our local travel agent booking a trip to Ireland and the travel agent was teaching quilt classes. So when I got back from Ireland, I went to the quilting class and made the Irish Chain quilt. Needless to say that was only about 3 years ago and I have not quit yet. I have not finished the quilt that I ended up with yet but I will when I am ready.....The funny thing about it is that my Mom was obsessed with fabrics and we sold tons and I mean tons of fabrics at a household sale. I only took a few fabrics, not knowing that I would end of sewing someday..... My Mom is in heaven beaming with pride that I am continuing her obession.