Quilting is my sanity. At 58 I was laid off my last “job”. Then I started designing appliqué patterns and vending at quilt shows. After about 11 years I quit. Then started doing what I wanted to do. No deadlines, if it intrigued me I tried it. My sewing area has moved around a lot. From the spare bedroom, to our small rental, back to the bedroom, back to the rental, bedroom again. Now major part. Of my stash is in Ca, I am in MO, caring for my Father in law. Organized not. I quilt when I feel like it, yes I still buy fabric, my interests have gotten broader, and my skills have improved. I belong to the local quilt guild, no their style is not the same as mine but I still really enjoy it.
Bottom line do your own thing. If you want to quilt do it. If you want to sit and watch the butterflies today do it inspiration comes in many forms. Just enjoy