I feel the same way ,do what u can afford to work with and what makes u happpy, forget the quilt ploice. Our grandmothers and great grandmothers used what they had and look at the beautifull stuff they have made and its still around. Dont stress out. Have fun. I use a $6. iron for walmart. Works great and is light weight. I'm happy cuase if it dies than I dont have much money in it.