I want to echo what everyone have said. I have not exactly starting quilting yet. I am working on my sewing room, buying fabrics, quilt books. I have a new sewing machine on layway. Working toward it. But I have always done some kind of craft hobby - the latest (which I probably have been doing for atleast 20 years) is plastic canvas and hook rugs. I figure it was time for a change. My DM and DGM were both into quilting or some kind of craft for their peace of mind. I am loving the time that I am spending just designing quilts. I am like what someone else has said "must be doing something with my hands and mind" besides the TV, family reseaching and reading. No children, and all of the main relatives are deceased now. But I must have this to do. Quilt desinging is peacefull. I am looking forward to the acutal quilting. Thanks to all of you. I know that I am not alone.