I agree with the others, quilting is something you enjoy and your supposed to enjoy your retirement. Its not like you just bought something thats going to sit in a closet or stay in the box its an investment to some extent. I'm on a disability but my husband still works. He knows outside of sewing and reading I don't have too many hobbies. So when I want something to work on I will go get some fabric or some patterns and he doesn't say anything about it. He's just happy that I'm happy I'm sure your husband will see its ok. It's not like you went out and bought a car or a house its a sewing machine I'm sure you'll love. What about selling your other machine?