I also stopped most needle arts in my late 30's and early 40's after sewing most of my life. I was busy raising a family and thought I was just too busy (and exhausted). In my late 40's, I picked up rug hooking but found I loved quilting better. Thankfully, I didn't give much of my stash away. Now my children are in college and I'm trying to help them financially so back to work I go. I try to squeeze in as much sewing as possible. I don't think I realized what having "no time" was whenever I was younger! I don't think I'll be stopping soon, just getting started. I dream of the day I can stay home all day and play.