Originally Posted by
Barb2018
Back when Hubby and I were both working, I feathered my nest. If I saw it and wanted it, I bought it. So now that we're on a fixed income, I have a decent stash, quilt kits, rulers, thread, stabilizers, scissors, cutting mats, needles in bulk, rotary blades......you get the picture. I may need the occasional yardage for a binding, but by and large I just don't really need anything. But I remember all those days shopping and going for what I wanted....now I'm so glad I planned it this way.
I can relate, now that I am retired, I have found things that I don't even remember buying! I worked midnight to 8am, sometimes had to work to noon or 4 pm, so many days were a blur - my husband says I was sleep shopping!! fortunately, my husband is still working, and I have a great retirement income, so add me to the list of "spoiled quilters" who work on a cash basis! No fancy clothes, or accessories here, no smoking or alcohol - I do have to admit to a nice sports car, but it was paid for the day I drove it home.