Your might remind your DD/BFF that quilting keeps you "young" ... studies show that keeping active keeps the mind alert and less apt to get dimentia (sp?). Quilting requires thought, concentration, math, money calculations, artistic talents, reading & decifering patterns, it keeps your hands busy with something that you love. Don't stop! If money is a concern keep your receips for supplies and then use that as a tax deduction when you donate a quilt to a cause.