An age for quilting????

[Myra U.]

I have always sewn, knitted and crocheted (Is that a word????)

My first husband had more aran jumpers than he could wear, my children always had clothes that were fit for children and there was always a gift that could be given.

Yes I've always been looked on as the strange one. Maybe it's because my first lot of inlaws were all academic and ham fisted when it came to crafting and there were a lot of them! I carried on regardless.

BUT guess where people came when they wanted something hand knitted or home made or even just mended. My daughter (21) sews and knits and my son (23) is not afraid to mend his own clothes.

I'm 42 and regarded as the baby in my sewing groups being yonger than most of thier children. :roll:

[Anne B.]

Yes, Amoret, "crocheted" is a word!

I'm 51, and I started quilting in my mid-thirties. I know lots of quilters who are older than me, and a few who are younger. We really do need to get younger people involved, to keep the industry vibrant.

Anne in Vancouver, Canada

[Robin G.]

I've just turned 60 and have been quilting for 5 years now. I was recently at a quilt show (Ogallala Society in Dimmit, Texas -- great show!), and as I was helping with folding the quilts afterwards, one thing that struck me was how energetic all of the people (mostly women) were. Most, but not all, were my age or older, but some of those older could run circles around me! That was a very positive experience and says good things because I have way too many quilts I want to make yet! Robin

[Robin G.]

I have been able to quilt more the past few years becouse I purchased a new Bernina. Now all in the family wants a quilt. I am still working full time and need to spend time with DH to play golf.
Norina in MA. I am 72 this year. Never enough time to quilt!

[Robin G.]

Age is not relavent. If your willing and able to try. Quilt, sew,whatever.... Learn and do it well. Just have fun while your doing it and all goes well. I find sewing helps people busy themselves, better themselves and keeps them from withering away aimlessly in this world.