I don't budget for quilting, but I try to be careful not to overspend. Quilting is where I spend my cigaret money. I quit smoking when I retired 6 years ago, and I took up quilting. I know I don't spend as much on quilting each month as I would on cigarets if I still smoked. And quilting is healthier, so I'm wa-a-a-a-y ahead of the game!