I work full time and don't get to use my sewing machine much. This is the first semester in 7 years that I am not taking a college credit course - I've been through a lot with two gum surgeries and dental work. By the time I get home and tend to my responsibilities, I am tired. I try to do some hand quilting while watching TV but my eyes are tired. I try to do a little bit of quilting at a time - to me the hand quilting is relaxing and a stress buster. I am working on Grandmother's flower garden with 1930's fabric and really enjoying it very much. I would love to some day retire and devote more time to quilting and other crafts.