Does thread count? I am a sucker for thread and sparkly embellishments (think sequins) and various kinds of cording and yarns that I can couch down to the surface of my quilted wall hangins, and... well, you get the idea LOL.
I buy most of my threads and embellishments in used lots off eBay--I get lots of stuff in those used lots that I would never think of going to a craft or sewing store to look for. Having them around and trying to incorporate them into my work stretches my creativity and skill level, so that's a good thing, right? That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.
Rob