I am very lucky in that my Jim encourages me to get any fabric I want. When it is Christmastime, he asks do I need any more pins, or cutter blades etc. Two years ago, I needed a new machine. I thought it would take 3 months for me to save the $199.00 needed. He bought it for me the next week. He is always telling me how talented I am, and how pretty my quilts are. (And on top of all that, he cooks the Thanksgiving dinner.)