I have reached the age where each day is a gift and there are many more behind me than is possible to see in front so decided to use those packed away patterns and fabric in the stash, only buying what I absolutely need to go with the chosen ones. So far I haven't had to buy a thing. I have so much thread I am excited when I have to buy a spool. When I was young I got excited at the newly introduced Crayola crayons. As I got older I found the same thing happening with thread. Now I love the challenge of using what's on my shelf---yet wonder whatever possessed me to buy some of the fabrics that are there. Nevertheless, they must be used and it's been creatively fun. I have had an eye on buying a new machine, but won't consider it until I empty the shelf. It's an exciting goal.