I don't hide anything. We're both thrifty when it comes to money so we don't have too much conflict there. It makes me happy to see him enjoy sports as much as he does. And I think it makes him just as happy to see me happily quilting. If I really thought he would be against a purchase would think twice about it.
A few months ago he came home and mentioned he spent $60 at the horse racing track with his dad. I said, "Good, because that's how much I spent on my new cutting mat."
As far as going to LQS with me to pick stuff out? I think both of us would rather go to the dentist.