I keep all my financials in Quicken and I have a category titled "fabric and supplies." I just checked and I topped $1100 this year--barely. BUT, I sew all my own clothes, some clothes for my adult daughter, and a few outfits for a friend's children in addition to quilting fabric and supplies. I also checked my "clothing" catetory (for ready-mades) and it was less than $350. So, if I consider all my own clothing plus hobby fabric plus gifts for others, I don't feel I'm doing too badly. I have made a pledge to NOT buy anything this year unless it's needed to finish a project that I already have most of the stuff for. Yesterday, I sorted my garment fabrics and my quilting fabrics and set up for the next project in each. Today, I am rearranging my sewing room and setting up the projects at the machines with needed supplies, etc. I'm currently out of work so money wil be tight for a while but I have lots of time on my hands so I plan on being productive. It is a challenge to cut the budget in half and see how far I can make things go. One advantage is a huge stash--I can make lots of things with limited $$$. Just info--my current projects are binding a 9-patch baby quilt, putting together a lap quilt for my mom (squares finished) and quilting it (by machine), and making a lined wool skirt for my daughter (just moved to Michigan and needs warmer clothes!). Three machines = three projects!!!!!