I don't hide it, but I take static about the quantity. This is a fact, but I haven't bought any fabric for months as I really stocked up at the end of last year. We don't have "his" and "her" money, it is our money and that is the way it always has been. He doesn't understand why I need another pattern, this is true; however, he does know that it makes me very happy and that seems to override the fact that I need another pattern like - well you know. I try very hard to keep things organized, but there are comments about how all the shelves are filled, etc. After 47 years I don't think my quilting addiction is going to change our love for each other.