Linda wrote .
But not of me. All of my early exposure was negative--so I wasn't "going back to" anything. From a fairly early age, though, I observed that if you really want to learn something, there is a book that will tell you how, and it was books that taught me crewel, knitting, cross stitch--and cooking. Now with the 'net, it's even easier. I am delighted to see magazines like ReadyMade which encourage people to repurpose, recycle, and made their own stuff. Things like Altered Couture also encourage creativity, and hit a younger demographic. Just cause Mama didn't teach you, doesn't mean you won't ever know! (why oh why did that conjure up a wicked grin??)
Dawne