Mostly as a sanity keeper...I started when my kids were leaving the nest and I had a bedroom I could use. Then took a couple classes that inspired me that I could do it....got sidetracked with machine embroidery, but ended up not really liking it ...no real challenge. Returned to quilting and now I enjoy it more. I have given all but one quilt away, and I have 10 grandchildren to make quilts for. I hope to make some charity quilts soon too. I want to make some for Birth Choice here in S.CA.
I do make a little money on my fabrics since I am still working a bit with my Etsy Stores. I sell extra fabric and patterns there. I watch for yard sales of people selling their stash. So that helps me buy the fabric I want to use for a particular quilt - or more often buy toys to make it easier.