Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
They depend upon us to better their lives.
Ah yes, and so do the LQS, our local Fabric stores, internet fabric stores, the beggar down the road, etc.
Your first priority should be to your own family and your own budget. The others need to do the same...
The idea that "they depend on us" can be too much to bear. I can't stand the idea that the "world" is depending on my dollars. I need them to pay my own bills--taking care of my teeth, my doctor bills, educating my children. I really am not ready to take on the burden of the world. :)
That said, I don't really like buying the made in china quilts with 1/8" seam allowances. The ones I bought fell apart after the third washing and there was nothing to repair them with, so they got demoted to the pets for when our dogs have puppies, etc.