We are living on a low S.S check--but I still like to quilt. My friends know that--so they help me by keeping an eye out for fabrics at garage or yard sales as well as Goodwill stores. It is amazing what you can find. One of my friends even got me some fabrics left over from a Home Economics class in a high school. So get the word out to friends--and be sure not to give up on quilting just because of lack of funds. Where there is a will there is a way. Go for it!!!