My other interest besides quilting seem to come and go. I have done ceramics which lead to tole painting then pen and ink drawings and pierce and cut lampshade making. I've made most of my own clothing and some of my husbands and children's throughout the years. I collect English bone china tea cups (have about 190), bone china coffee mugs (have about 80), snow bunnies and snow babies, Hummels and of course quilt fabric. I do read most days for an hour or two. It has all kept me out of trouble and my mind creative and active