I love thumbing through my books and patterns. So far I have 208 purchased patterns and 402 books. I will NEVER add up the amount spent on them. This is my joy (along with making quilts) I will never in my lifetime make all the quilts planned in my head but I can dream as I enjoy my patterns and books. Oh, I also have many lovely patterns free from the internet. Over the top, maybe, but loads of men have expensive toys, cars, boats, hunting stuff, etc. I just happen to collect patterns and books. Yes, also yards of lovely fabric to enjoy also.