In my case, I'd love to be able to quilt all I wanted, but it doesn't put food on the table. The company I work for expects employees to invest in a 401--very little pension handed out just for being here so long--in my case 18 years. Unfortunately I have a HUGE appetite for both food and fabric, so I am stuck for 2 more years and IF Uncle Sam isn't broke by then, I'm outa here. But Patrice, you know you have the skills, because of the way you methodically explain everything to all of us. You could do it! Might not get rich, but then look at Eleanor Burns and Georgia Bonesteel. They are not on the corner with a tin cup for donations by any means. Give it a shot!