I live on a farm and do woodworking in the nice weather. When it turns cold, my need for a craft turns to quilting. I usually stock up once or twice a year and that lasts me. Joann's had a great internet free shipping deal over T'giving, so I stocked up on flannel ($1.99) and fleece ($2.49) which I use for backings. I went to WalMart in Oct. to stock up on cotton for the tops. I'm all set now and poor only for a short period!