When I was ill last summer and had to stay at home during the spring and summer, and inside I began sewing pillow cases of many colors for birthday gifts. Then added crocheted, color coordinated edges. As there was material left over, well, I watched Quilting videos on YouTube and practiced making quilts. So I was 73 when I began quilting, finally was eager to take beginner classes in December, practiced my learning on 3 quilts in January and I am off to the races. My diet is restricted, my walking not that great but quilting manages to direct my mind to happiness. Quilting has restored youth to a 74 year old, my enthusiasm, and delight in the work of my hands....that is a blessing, isn't it! It seems I really am a lifetime learner. At age 54 I graduated in Graphic Design and got a JOB! Loved it. At 65 I took many knitting classes with great enthusiasm....still knitting. PS In my quilting classes there was a new to quilting 80 yr old that I admired for investing in herself.