Ditto so many others - all of the above! I have always been creative, when I was young I painted and sketched. Now my focus is on my family, decorating my home, and things of that nature so quilting is just a perfect fit. It's a creative outlet, something that I am always learning mkore about so it satisfies my need to "discover" new things, it's a great way to decorate, they make great gifts, there is so much variety in the quilting world that I never get bored, and it's a great way to be productive while "relaxing". I am a stay at home mother but miss having goals and achieving success in the workplace some days, so improving my quilting skills and getting some validation for that through quilt shows is something that appeals to me and keeps me striving to be better. For me it's just a perfect fit! ;) It's been six years since I began quilting and I'm still obsessed!