I don't have the patience to go through 15 pages of replies however, I agree with the masses, very rude.
a) It's no business of theirs how much you paid for your machine.
b) Your time is worth money if you aren't spending it doing what YOU want.
c) I can't make a quilt with ugly fabric someone else chose!
I won't make a quilt for less than $300 unless it's for my Mom!