I have a generous disposable income so don't have to think about what I spend for quilting or spend on the grandkids. LOL I do shop fabric sales and bargain hunt. If I see a great buy on quilting tools or fabric I always buy enough to share my four quilting friends. We share all our quilting stash. I send some of my quilts to Missouri Star to be quilted. Some I do myself. The rest are donation quilts and the guild has LAs that do those.
My husband said he would never leave the US again after his service in the military during war. I have been all over the US and seen all the historic places, beautiful scenery, museums, landmarks, etc. We bought a beautiful forever home in a wonderful location so it's easy to stay home and be with my family and friends, my own tiny world. I am looking forward to going to some of the major quilt shows this year.