I've done garment sewing off and on since 11 or 12 years old. My mom and grandmother were sewers and quilters, but it was hand quilting. Over the years as machines became fancier and my job and life became more stressful quilting was a stress relief and an escape. Now that I'm retired quilting is still like a therapy, but I enjoy it as much for the process as much as making something for seeing how much a gifted quilt is enjoyed. Our grandson won't go to bed without an "oma" quilt and our granddaughter only puts my quilts on her bed. Makes it all worth it. ☺