If you have a Tuesday Mornings in your area...They also sell Fabric bundles at a great price. A lot of people on a fixed budget also shop Goodwill, Nearly New for fabrics/clothes. There are also people on the board who are all the time giving away fabric for free or the cost of shipping. (check in Items for Sale or Trade...or in Free offers and Donations) You could also post for a little help. This board is so generous and supportive to fellow quilters.
You might want to check out Liberated quilting or Mordern quilting styles. They are now so precise on their cutting techniques. If you want to quilt traditional....It is super important to be precise on cutting. So practice and have fun quilting. There is beauty in every quilt.