Quillting has been my salvation lately. I have been having such bad back problems, I can hardly stand or walk. But I can sit at my machine with no difficulty. Without quilting, I would probably just be playing computer games or watching TV. I retired a few years ago, and my kids don't live near, so I have alot of time on my hands. Hubby is into fishing, racquetball, golf and watching sports on TV. Quilting allows me an outlet to keep busy when he is either gone or watching his sports (and I mean ANY sport that is on). I just retire into my sewing room and I am as happy as a bug in a rug.