I love to buy fabric and can't resist it (if at a good price)even if I don't know how to quilt (as in a full complete quilt yet).I love to look,feel,fold and refold it no matter what. I think it satisfies so many sensory modalities I can't live without fabic stimulation!
Sometimes I sleep on it but still want it the next day. So good luck! I think that buying another suitcase when you come to the states is one good answer. It probably needs to be a big one. LOL Good luck.