So sorry for the loss of your parents. I haven't had parents since the age of 12,and I learned to sew from my Mom,and it not only is my serenity but has played a very big role in my life,making some gift for someone or volunteering the gift to our church raffle has brought great joy in my life,I feel it's my contribution to the world. My husband passed away two years ago this July and if I didn't have sewing I really think the painful mourning would have lasted much longer. So my suggestion to you is,"go do what you love",keep up your quilting,your doing a beautiful job your quilts are outstanding.