While not a conscious effort, since having lost our house and with it my huge sewing/fabric stash room, I was forced to "purge" nearly half of my fabric and other supplies. However, in 2 years I doubt that I have spent $50 on fabric/quilting supplies, and I was able to make the family reunion quilt without buying background/backing fabric, as even my niece supplied the batting - a nice feeling. Now I am concentrating on making baby quilts, placemats, table runners, totes, bags,etc., etc., to get ready for a craft fair in Nov. I willneed to buy more batting and fusible fleece though, but it's nice to use up the fabric I bought when I was working and could afford it.