I agree that quilting is WONDERFUL therapy. I have MS and have quite a bit of numbness in my hands and have developed more dexterity issues. Quilting helps me with keeping the dexerity of my hands even with the extreme numbness and spasticity issues. Plus - it is wonderful to be able to give your children/family/friends a quilt that you designed and made just for them. My neurologists know that quilt and considers it be great therapy for my hands and mind.