I must say that the quilting part intimidates me. I know that is because I have not had enough practice especially with FMQ. I do the best I can and send some to an LAer.
But I love the designing (altho fabric selection also intimidates and frustrates me at times.) and piecing parts of the process. I love the math--even when it makes my head ache. I love working with fabric. I have always wanted to paint, but cannot draw worth a darn. Fabric allows me to stretch myself and create that picture--just not on canvas.
I am so happy that quilting has come back into vogue. I am seeing new ideas, new fabrics, innovation in every aspect and it excites me. There will always be the purists and those who never willingly colour inside the lines and I know I can learn something from every single one of them.