I quilt because I love to do it. PLUS I am now alone here with no family close to me since I lost my son.A daughter in Texas and one in Florida. At my age and with a need for constant Oxygen I am at home and just cant sit and watch tv ,But, I can sit watch tv(or at least listen) and quilt whether it be hand quilting or machine. I cant even estimate how many I have made. But at 81 my mind is still clear,thank you Lord, and my hands agile .I make quilts to give away and for my own beds. It keeps me sane!!!!! lol