I agree with all of the thoughts here! The kindness and friendliness of quilters is amazing! I just walk into a fabric store and see ladies picking out this bolt and that bolt and I connect! It's much more relaxing than any kind of tailoring work which I use to do for my family. Kinda feel guilty that I pretend I can't do it anymore!! And the availability of books, fabrics, ect. is endless. Others who don't quilt are usually delighted and excited to receive any gift I make.
It's such a HAPPY craft and so relaxing 
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