I have a nice stash of my own and also a generous batch was given to me. I haven't even had to buy thread in a long time. My $$ goes toward batting or an occasional tool, or template or stencil. My last gift quilt was entirely leftovers from one I had made for a friend, with her buying the fabric! She didn't want the scraps. Yay me!:-) I'm keeping my spending low, too, like many others. I'm happy I love scrappies so much.