Why would I want to know what is in that room? I don't spend more than my budget will allow, and I love sewing. If it is not causing me debt, no problem. I throw away the reciepts so I dont dwell on the cost.

I have told my kids to dispose of the room on ebay when I die. LOL

no matter what I spend, it's still a lot cheaper than a bad habit, like crack cocaine or any of the other drugs...or at least that's what I tell my DH when he looks at the bins (and bins and bins and bins) of fabric I have. Plus, it keeps me sane and happy. So who cares the cost? as long as it doesn't drive me into debt.

I figure as long as all the bills are paid, savings is paid, we have groceries, gas in the car etc.....it's not a problem. DH has his interests, I have mine. We both get an "allowance" to spend as we wish, but often use other money to buy stuff. We're both careful though. I have scored huge fabric deals on Craigslist, and really have all the rulers & other stuff from early on......and I'm HAPPY. which makes DH HAPPY. Life's too short.

I don't have a budget, but am on a fixed income so have to be quite frugal. About the most I get is a yard at a time unless I purchase a stash builder box off e-bay.

I'm with the majority: as long as you are not financially irresponsible, then don't worry about it.

I have to admit I am wondering why you have kept all the receipts etc. - is this a tax thing? is it just curiosity? is it with a view to building a budget? I am not being sarky - nosy, yes, mean, no - I am genuinely curious

I dont, this is something I enjoy so I don't put a $ amount on it. However, I don't go and spend hundreds of dollars every time I am at the LQS .I buy what I need when I need it for the most part. I try to get sales for I do a lot for charity. Main thing for me is I have fun and love what I do.

I have budgeted and penny pinched throughout my life, and now I am at the more comfortable level of being able to "gently" indulge in my hobby. I have some stash, not nearly as much as others but enough. I have slowed down on buying books etc as I realize how much I can find for free on the internet thanks to everyone here. As I have slowly amassed most of the tools I will ever need, I spend very little on them now. Life has taught me that it's meant to be enjoyed in the now as we know not how long we may have.

I went over my checking account records online and did a round up running total in my head from last year. Counting quilt retreats, classes, fees, traveling to quilt shows, weekend shop hops, hotel rooms, and general stash buying I spent over $8k.

I love Marshall's!
 

I thought you were talking about the Marshall's dept store, then I saw you are from AR! I love Marshall's Dry Goods in ARKANSAS! You can buy a lot more at Marshall's in AR than at any LQS. They have wonderful fabric and great deals!

Kathy in TX