I started sewing when I was 8 on my grandmother's old machine that had a shuttle bobbin and a foot treadle... have been sewing off and on last 50 years... started quilting one year ago and love love love it... so much to learn! I am mom to a son that I adore, a sweet kansas sunflower daughter-in-law, a supportive husband and 2 beagles and 1 puggle.