We keep going on ad nauseum about the benefits of being creative, rather than spending money on something mass produced. It does take time (and that's always in short supply) but is so rewarding. Time spent in a productive way is time well spent in our view.
Don't you think as well it's good to have something pleasant to distract us from general everyday problems...a kind of simple therapy, even?
Of course, saving money is a worthwhile by-product of this. As you can see, we've not exactly spent a fortune on equipment (that's an understatement!) ... but it's amazing what you can make with an old, and very noisy sewing machine, a bit of pretty fabric and a little practice.
Agreed. And well said.