I've been quilting for more than 30 years. Now that I'm an empty nester, I enjoy it more than I ever did. I don't have to stop to pick up kids, drive to piano/soccer/girl guide/boy scouts/etc. etc. etc. I am enjoying learning new techniques (mainly from the quilting board) and stretching my old brain to do new things. I'm also not as picky about how my house looks so housework doesn't get in the way!