I am very frugal....sew on a 50's machine purchased for $20.00 at auction in the early 80's. Did splash out $100.00 on a functioning treadle (needs restoration, but think of the electricity I'll save
). Buy all my fabric on sale/thrift stores/ebay (other quilter's scraps/rejects). Buy all my quilting mags second hand and save coin for any books that are really worth buying (if I can buy used....all the better). I do own a rotary cutter, mat and rulers and do subscribe to the internet (but quit the satellite tv service to save money). I also just purchased tickets to the Craft and Quilt Fair which is on in town next week. I am taking my recently widowed Mother as a bit of a treat....so I do have my "unthrifty" moments. Guess it's become a lifestyle choice....and a bit of a game. Fortunately I have a husband who is much the same.....some people probably think it's a bit weird....but hey...we're happy.