I love to quilt for all the reasons others have said but also since I retired, it is an outlet to meet new people and learn new things. I'm not very good at quilting but it is a challenge. I have an orphan top from the Guild that needed to be finished for charity. I quilted it which took me about a week and then was trimming one side and cut the backing fabric; so I had to rip all the backing off. Now I need to pick another backing for it and start over. It seems each project is truly a challenge for me and I suppose I need that as I worked for 40 years as an RN in critical care areas. They are challenging an high-stress so I guess I just have a need for challenges! I still love finishing a project ( haven't finished many LOL!) and seeing it all come together. I think the fabrics are so beautiful and colorful today when I go to the shops I'm like a "kid in a candy shop"!! Love it, love it, love it!!!