I don't have a budget either. I work full time and have my own money. I also don't go crazy, although I did buy a Janome Horizon this past August. But I have only one other machine, a 25-year old White that wasn't doing what I wanted to do with this new hobby of mine. My husband has taken quite an interest in it, and has noticed my progress, which is nice. He doesn't say anything when I bring more fabric home.