lynnie

why in the world would you give something up that you like?
go for it and do what you want to do

blondeslave

Doing something creative keeps your brain younger and working better. I just read an article the other day about this and quilting was one of the activities listed.

elaine708

Hope you will be inspired to continue quilting,unless health problems are a problem. I opened a quilt/fabric/sewing machine shop when my family had all left for college and careers. I am grateful for so much, the opportunity, a cooperative family, and some wonderful employees, business associates, that made everyday special. I retired a month before I turned 80. And besides having a BIG stash, I still occasionally buy fabrics, because I love the colors, or think I want them. I have enjoyed sharing supplies, fabrics, and even teaching still for charities. Also enjoy making things for gifts, must admit my accomplishments have slowed down, mostly because of many other interests also. And when God calls me from this life, the family knows to share me treasured stash with charities, friends and other quilters to be treasured by some one else. I have written this to encourage you to continue enjoying life and what you can. And I admire you for using what you have also. Hopefully that does not detour your thinking by not entitling yourself to some new also. May God bless you, your life and your quilting. I am encouraged by so many people that write on the forum also.

EmiliasNana

Here is a PDF by MSQC on what precuts are used for some of their patterns and how many you need for different size quilts: http://blog.missouriquiltco.com/wp-c...nfographic.pdf
Hope it helps.

Rosyhf

I am 74 here and not about to quit quilting or painting lol.....

Pudge

You're (we're) just kids. Really. 70 is just a marker in a long line of life. Go for it, do what makes you happy.

tessagin

My neighbor is 85 and she quilts among other things. She is also legally blind.

maryb119

Keep on quilting. I do long arm quilting. I have a customer who is 92. Her quilts are so well made. She does beautiful work and enjoys it. It keeps our mind active and that is a good thing.

RainydayQuilter

Don't you dare give up quilting, until you want to. I have enough quilts I want to make that I could be busy for decades. My aunt will turn 100 this year. She still lives by herself in her own home and makes quilts for the "old people" in the local nursing home, LOL. Family is nearby and checks on her regularly, but she is fiercely independent. At some point age turns into a state of mind more than a number.