In a nut shell ...
My sewing been so clean and organized.
I schedule my time to quilt each week. So I can still do lots of retired activities.
Using my stash up as much as I can. It feel great to make charity quilts too.
I've only been buying fabric for backs of quilts an batting. Not really buying to much fabric.
Taking lots of classes and sit and sew which I couldn't do while working.
hope this helps you out!!!
Happy Quilting.