I try not to spend more than I should, but yes there have been times that I have. I try to spend the dollars I have in support of the LQSs, JoAnns (our friends and neighbors work there), and a little online. I am very fortunate in my 2 LQSs Country Quilts & Bears in Clearwater and Rainbows End in Dunedin. If you are ever in our area you will be glad you visited them! So spend for what you need, when you can and spread it around if you can.