Wow, will be thinking of you and your desire to get off the cigs. I quit (again) 6 years ago and think I have finally got it beat, however, I quit for 13 years one time and then went back when my husband had a stroke. This time I have been through the loss of a beautiful 6 yr old grandson and my mother and I have resisted the smokes. Pulling with you all the way, it can be done, but as you know you can never let your guard down.
By the way, when I first started quilting, I bought 100% cotton garments at the thrift stores and also used denim from jeans I bought for $.50 at garage sales. The first quilts don't have to be made from LQS quality fabrics. Just have fun, relax and enjoy the process.