I think my quilting is an extension of myself. Some people go for a walk, some people do yoga. I quilt. I wouldn't say I get cranky, or antsy if I don't quilt. But, I find that when I quilt, it relaxes me. I can quilt and forget for a while some of life's issues and grinds that we deal with in everyday life. After spending time in my quilting room, I feel refreshed.