I spent a lot of years sewing for my four children and various household items, so they could be nicely dressed, and we could have things we could not have otherwise afforded. I am now a widow and feel I have the right to spend my money as I see fit. I don't travel, but I have a Viking Diamond Royale, a computerized Handi Quilter Avante, and a variety of other sewing machines, vintage and antique, because I wanted them. I do mostly charity quilting, because I enjoy sharing the abilities I have been gifted. Many people may think I am foolish, but as long as quilting brings me joy, I don't care what they think.