I try to avoid these questions, but if asked, I'll answer directly. Once when he finally noticed the 4th sewing machine (hey - it's a cover stitch so has a different function
), I had to confess that I had bought a new machine that he didn't know about but didn't want to tell him because of the money spent. He then confessed that he had bought a new set of golf clubs but didn't want to tell me... Just tell DH & move forward so you can enjoy your new tool.