Welcome to all the new swappers. I have been quilting for about 20 years and also prefer to piece. Just bought a sit down quilting machine and in the learning stage. I am married, we have a beloved 10 year old dog, four children and five grand children. The three younger ones live 10 minutes away. Have been retired for little over a year and loving every minute of it. Currently I have a broken foot and have to stay off the darn thing but can feel it getting stronger every day. Won't be long and I'll be happily sewing away again.