I"ve always done something in my free time. In my younger days, it was counted cross-stitch and for the last 15 yrs, it's been quilting. It is wonderful therapy! I'm currently working on a quilt for a friend that was made w/ Walmart fabrics - and it's cute!! So, people can use the cheaper fabrics. It does take a different eye to put fabrics together because those fabrics aren't put together like collections you find in quilt stores.
And yes, being older, I do have more disposable money for my habit.