My DH does what I call "fussing to brag". He fusses but he is glad he can do it. (he uses the same technique about paying for the DDs college and weddings) He doesn't mind the fabric and supplies at all. I just give him a kiss and a thank you and all is right in the world.
Actually right now, he is getting a lot of comfort from the fabric and quilting because his mother just passed and she was always quilting too. His current "fuss" you are going to have a pile of fabric just like Mama. <gotta love him>