I would get batting and different shades of white. I would maybe buy gift cards that dont expire because later on you might want to buy new products that come on the market. Make a list of notions you have and find out what you might want.Get things that will make your quilting easier as you age.I did the same thing and boy was i happy I did. I bought an accu cut because i knew that my hands wouldnt work as well as I aged.It sure has helped in cutting long strips and thight shapes. I bought a product called Octi Hoops by Creative Feet.Go to
www.octihoops.com and watch the video. It will save your hands while trying to quilt sm products.Its great!!! You can get so many free patterns tht I wouldn't buy books. Let us know how things come out. God Bless Dawn