Thanks for starting this thread Eddie ~ I have really enjoyed everyone's responses!!
Why do I quilt? I have sewn since I was 8 years old. (not telling you how long that's been). Mostly clothing, a friends wedding dress, home decor etc. I have always had an interest in qulting but never acted upon that interest until 3 years ago. Our church women's group has always had a hand quilted quilt to raffel off at our church bazaar in November. This particular year as of Sepember we did not have a quilt. I mentioned to the President of the WOC, who happened to be my cousin, that I would piece a quilt together and tie it, but that I might need help with the binding. Well - - - she proceeded to tell me in a round-about way that there was no sense in me doing that because I didn't know what I was doing and the "older" ladies were not up to helping with the project. So - guess what I did :D :D I Pieced, tied and bound a queen size quilt without anyone's help.
SOOOOOO - Why do I quilt??? BECAUSE I CAN