Quilting has gotten me through some very tough times - I've been doing it for 50 years! I moved several times, had a baby, changed jobs, got divorced, renovated a falling down house, and much more. Now that I'm retired, I see that the creative outlet that quilting has offered has been a lifesaver. I mediate while sewing and cutting, finding peace of mind. I have made many friends through quilting - friends who speak the same "shorthand" I do. It's a wonderful "hobby" and one I hope to keep doing til my dying day!