Hi Terry! So sorry to hear about your husband. Quilting can be so addictive; there are so many, many things you can do. It can really turn into a type of therapy. I know it is what got me through 3 years of terrible hip pain before my replacement... It kept me busy and made the days seem so much shorter. There are endless patterns and blocks available...a lot of them free. If you want to find anything, post on this board! Someone from somewhere will be sure to help you out!