I never hide what I buy and since I don't buy unless I absolutey need it, he's ok with it. For instance, if I find fabric, batting, etc at a yard sale I've struck the motherload and he praises me. If I need to buy something at a store I make sure I can do it around payday and plan when it can be done. Sometimes I have to wait, so I will begin another project to keep me busy until I can make that purchase.
Currently I am looking to make a spring/summer wall hanging and I am interested in doing an applique-type project with a panel in the middle. I seriously looked thru all my stuff and couldn't find a panel to use. He told me to wait until payday and to go buy something I liked, but it had to be really pretty and colorful! I am planning about 45x45. So far I've searched online and tomorrow I am going to the quilt shop to browse around. I think the problem will rise when I have to decide which ONE to buy.