It seems that I have never made a quilt that I didn't have to go find another piece of fabric to complete the job. As far as labor, I figure if I were getting paid, on a good day, about a nickel an hour. But if actual cost were an issue, I'd better shut the sewing room door and call the salvage company. I quilt because it gives me peace, excitement, and joy in "paying it forward". I have spent way too much on sewing equipment, gadgets, fabrics, "stuff" that I may need someday and for that I feel sorry for my children when I am gone. I have entertained the idea of getting out of this hobby and making me a nice new bedroom, but when the notion passes, I am always happy to amble back in there and fiddle around some more. Better this than sitting holding my hands.............