I (like everyone else here!) love to buy fabric. So I got a job teaching quilting at a LQS. It varies...some months I teach 1 or 2 classes, some months 5 or 6. This allows me to have some income, but, more importantly, it allows me to take tax deductions for the books, magazines and fabric I buy and the classes I take. I was even able to depreciate a percentage of my machine last year. I also get an employee discount when I buy thread, feet, bobbins, etc. and every little bit helps. Something to think about....