Money$$$ spent on hooby quilting - how do you account for it???
#72
I'm like most of the others, I buy a little on sale or coupons, only after all the bills have been paid and any other "extras" (shoes, clothes, etc) have been taken care of.
#74
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 65
I don't really keep track of what I spend, I tend to buy what I need in most instances. In my household my husband raises show pigeons and has a white homer business and his pigeon feed runs $400 a month, not to mention bridal fare expenses, etc. He's never made a profit so I don't feel the least bit guilty buying fabric. As I've told him when he complains, at least my fabric doesn't continually eat, poop or die on us.
Robin in Napa CA
Robin in Napa CA
#76
Like others have stated - while I have a full time job I buy what I need and some stuff I just want. When I retire (March 1st) I have a set $ amount that is my mad money for each month. That includes movies, eating out with friends, and trips to the LQS. When that $ is gone, nothing else for the month. If any $ is left over, it goes into my "mad money" account to pay for things like my quilting retreat, machine repair, etc. I have tried to build my stash over the past year in anticipation of retirement and I already had tons of tools, etc. so I should be able to stick to my budget. If not, maybe I will start a thread about how much I am over budget...
#78
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Rain Country USA
Posts: 300
I shipped a quilt to my grandson yesterday and asked the clerk to insure it. She said that I would have to prove the materials I had purchased if there was a claim. There is no value to the love that went into that quilt but I did ask for $100 policy. Right now I'm making a queen-sized Farmer's wife for my oldest sons 25th wedding anniversary in May. Again, no value can be placed on the hours spent...it makes the fabric inconsequential. I do try to buy only what fits with what I'm working on and get what I really want without too much consideration of the price.
#79
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 3,917
I am with all of you, I don't have to account for what i spend, hubs has his hobby and mine is buying fabric and stuff for quilting, sewing, crocheting and knitting. I have a son who is an architect, has access to a lazer cutter and he makes my rulers for me. I could be drinking, doing drugs, selling drugs, smoking, nope, not me, i believe in being legal and doing stuff like this and being on these boards, much more fun and theraputic and the nice stuff i get from making things
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