 So anyway, next time you meet a stranger who's built like a middle linebacker or a tight end and you aren't sure how to break the ice and start a conversation, perhaps rather than asking if he ever played football, you could ask him if he sews quilts. Imagine you're surprised if he responds with a resounding, yes, and he begins to describe the various quilts he has made and how he has found an enjoyable way to spend cold Minnesota winter evenings in front of a fancy sewing machine rather than in front of the television.