There is a sign often seen around here which says, "Caution, you are entering a quilting area. Quilting is known to be addictive and there is no known cure." Certainly, I am addicted. Like ckcowl, I design quilts in my sleep. When I can't quilt for a few days, I get figgitty. On the other hand, a great many children in out of home placements have benefitted from that addiction. A few people I know credit my quilts with defeating or postponing cancer deaths. My family actively encourage this peculiarity of mine. Several times, my DH has come in and asked what quilt we have available because he knows of someone who needs one. I have been quilting for slightly over 11 years, have made close to 500 and have no intention of stopping.