No! Quilting is my oasis! I can sit in my little area here, with an audio book, a glass of wine and just relax and do my thing. If I get discouraged at something or someone or upset or upsot, I go to my quilting. It is my friend. I do my best thinking, planning, making decisions while I am quilting/sewing on my quilt. I won't call it an escape, because I am not one to escape, but I do call it my refuge, my strength in time of trouble. God gave me the ability to put a quilt together to keep myself together and while I can still do this, I will, and thank Him for the ability to do so. Edie