I often have people comment on my fabric purchases. Little comments , like "are you really going to use that ...soon", or "don't you have enough?". My response is ... you are right these are tough times but if it was not for my quilting ... I am not sure what I would do with my time., ....or I would rather spend the money on fabric and have something to show for it than ... going to the movies, eating at resteraunts, casinos, etc.
For those who particulary offend me in their comments , I say , "would you like me to shop in your closest for ISSUES, please leave the door closed on mine , and I will keep the door closed on yours."