I did not have or see a quilt while I was growing up. I understand my Grandmother quilted but not when I new her. I ask my Mother " what happened to the quilts my grandma made and Mother told me they wore out. When I was about 48 yrs of age I took a quilting class from the college near by and I made 4 quilts (quilt as you go) I was never happy with the way the teacher did this. Later after not working anymore I joined the quilting guild and to tell the truth this board was how I learned to quilt. So much information on here and I taught myself. I am not to good at FMQ but at least they are finished. No one had ever made me a quilt until I joined the secret Santa on here and I received a quilt and will treasure it forever.