Right on folks! It's taken me awhile to get back into quilting for all of the reasons specified here.....
Fortunately, the guild I joined has a bunch of neat ladies of all ages who follow the same guidelines...we are all on a journey and learning as we go.
Don't let the **** get you down! Just do it, and you will be surprised and delighted at how happy those around you will jump at the chance to get those items you create.