Originally Posted by merry
Originally Posted by GrammaO
Value, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. If you like and you use it, it has value. Just like a drill, a barbque, and Harley or a vintage car.....I don't think we are exploited by fabric/quilting/sewing anymore that we are by any other item on the market. We can, however, be aware of what we NEED versus what we WANT and be prudent about what we spend our money on. Cheap tools often (not always) result in cheap results. In this economy being a smart shopper is immportant.
I firmly agree.
I, too, agree.
Also -- I have taught myself to not be a conpulsive buyer. With technology being so readily available.... I will look and study tools/patterns/gadgets via various websites before making the plunge. I do, occassionally, buy on a whim... only when something just totally grabs me...those times have become much less frequent.