I'm on disability so my spending is limited, but I have a "stash" and try to add to it with blenders, backing, thread and batting when on sale w/coupons is available. I've got enough thread and batting to last me for quilte a while. I don't have huge quantities of fabrics because my tastes have definitely changed in the short time since I started quilting. I'll find a way to make the money stretch for something that I want or need!