Originally Posted by Annette Searcy
One year my husband bought me a boat and motor for mother's day (I DO NOT fish.) I bought him a sewing machine for father's day. He didn't like it.
Bwahahah! LOVE IT!!
I'm lucky, my hubby fully supports what I do. I bought my pre-loved mid-arm & frame with money that came from having to sell my truck in my divorce (*pout* I still miss that truck), but I waffled on it for almost a week before honey said 'just buy it, you want it, you'll use it, just get it!'
I work from home as a part time contract bookkeeper, and I also have an online shop to sell my quilts (My own attempt at justification to myself over the cost of quilting). Neither one brings in much money. I get down on myself because my quilts aren't selling, every show I've done has been a bust, etc etc. I spent a week prepping a bunch of baby quilts for a show, and noone even looked. Hubby reminded me that everyone's being tighter with their dollar, and said instead of trying to figure out what quilts people want, just make the quilts *I* want. When they sell, they sell, and until then, just enjoy creating.
So, there you go: if you want to sell, sell. If you don't, just enjoy the process! I mean, why have such a time-consuming hobby if you don't enjoy it??