Since I've become a quilter:
1.) My family has all received a quilt.. or 3..
2.) My husband has learned to cook
3.) My housework is not quite as important, my house looks lived in, not museum-like
4.) I've met (in person and on this board) the most caring and inspirational people I could ever imagine
5.) I find inspiration for a new quilt everywhere I look
6.) I've learned that I don't have a favorite color, every color looks awesome in a quilt
7.) I'm sure there are so many more than I have that I can't think of right now.