I use to think that quilting is something that old ladies do when they retire. Well, I'm not retirement age, but I love my new hobby! I enjoy making something of beauty out of nothing but scraps of material. It's made me a happier person and because of that a happier mom & wife. And it's exciting sharing this hobby with my 9-year-old daughter - when she's my age she'll be able to say she's been quilting for xx number of years (whereas I count mine by the months).