Welcome from west Tennessee! I lived in Colorado Springs from '04 to '09 and if I hadn't married the devil it would have been a wonderful place. Can't blame Colorado though, he was from Utah. lol It won't take you long to get used to the site, it's pretty easy to use. You can also gain lots of tips from quilters on here about how to save on your quilting costs. I like to recycle clothes from a local thrift shop, wonderful source of fabric. I understand the budget restrictions, my son and my only income is his SS right now, unless I sell a quilt or cover a chair, which happens occasionally. Enjoy the board!