DH and I are both retired and living on a fixed income so we're the first 3, cheap to me means soddy materials that don't hold up or a stingy person unwilling to share with others. Almost all of my quilting fabric was bought on sale, with a Joann's coupon or in Lancaster shops although I have at times splurged on a 'special' quilt. That is my basic way of living, be careful how you spend your $'s and time but every once in awhile you need a treat = something that adds quality to your or your familys life and/or mental state. May in Jersey
PS. Just saw that a Goodwill store will be opening in my area, going to check it out regularly for fabric and other items.