Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I hate debt and DH loathes paying interest and will go without before paying it. Everything we buy is paid off in 30 days. Our first house took 10 years to pay off and DH was beside himself to get it paid for. Debt is the big four letter word in our house. LOL
Sounds just like my attitude towards debt and interest. Although we did not pay our house off as quickly as you (took 15 years). When we signed the mortgage I couldn't sleep well for about a week. I am frugal to the point of being a cheapskate. We only eat out a couple times a year and that is usually for a special occasion or if we are travelling. I always bring my lunch to work and will only eat lunch out maybe 3 times a year. I wear my clothes and shoes until they are worn out. I hang on to my cars until they start costing more to keep than to trade in and buy a new one.
But I am also thrifty with my quilting purchases. I don't go on quilty shopping trips very often. I set a budget when I do go on a FART (Fabric Acquisition Retail Therapy) and also when I go to a show and will only spend that much and often don't even spend that. But because it is so rare (I may go two years without attending a show or going on a shopping trip), I save up and my budget is usually $300 to $500. If I don't spend it bam back into savings it goes.
When I started my search for a LA I saved to pay cash for it and once I had that, I was able to purchase a dealer demo so saved on that. I have one sewing machine that I bought at least 15 or 16 years ago and have money in savings if it dies I can replace it. I do still have my first sewing machine as a backup but it hasn't been turned on in over 10 years. I don't buy kits but I have purchased the occasional specialty ruler. Some I have yet to try out but fully intend to. (Like my 10 degree wedge, my Quick Curve Ruler and a couple of Deb Tucker ones I got on close out so got half price). I don't think I have ever been accused of being spoiled on a quilty shopping trip.