I've been quilting in two times in my life - as a small child I was taught a 9-patch sitting by my gramma as she stitched whatever. The doll quilt that I finished is now preserved and framed. Many (MANY) years later - about 15 years ago I learned to quilt again. I love it as much now as I did then.
I think one of the things I love is that it is NEVER the same. It is constantly changing either in fabrics, patterns or techniques.
I find I love it more now than ever before in my life.