This is great topic! I too am well over 40 (57), and have been quilting for 3 years. I have sewn since I was 10, and always made most of my clothes, and those of my kids'.
Since I was forced into 'early retirement' due to cancer, I am enjoying every spare minute teaching myself quilting, new blocks and patterns, and designing some of my own. What a wonderful therapy this is!!
So very happy to see so many younger people into this hobby. I wish my 17 yr old daughter would let me teach her, but alas , more interesed in her friends. My 28 yr old twin sons have taken up upholstery repair and drapery and related home dec sewing. Go figure !!
THis is my first post, and I am so happy to get involved. I have been reading posts for quite a while. Maybe I will post some of my work.