I am not into quilting to win prizes and have a list as long as my legs I want to make. I am 74 and will be taking a class at my LQS in LAQ. I just want to see if I like it. I do a lot of hand quilting and I take several quilts a year to a LAQer. I won't be purchasing a LA machine because I can have a lot of quilts done for that money. I take classes that interest me in the hopes that my brain will continue to function. Personally I don't feel old but know we must keep busy and active as long as we can.