I'm 74 and began quilting 11 years ago, a late beginner but I'm quilting has taken over a big part of my life between making quilts, buying fabrics, my guild and pillowcase project I'm co-chair of. I love it! Met so many nice people through quilting, mostly from quilting message boards like this.
Have a Circle of Quilters pals that meet annually in Lancaster, PA for the show and a few days of hanging out and buying fabrics. All met through Alex Anderson's old message board. Places like this are great. May in Jersey