grammyjo...patterns, tools, batting and even backing are not on the moratorium. Any of those and other type things are fair game...at least in my opinion. Even backing is considered ok if you don't have what you need in stash. Right now, I am going for the scrappy look on my backings but there are a couple tops that I want to be all soft and fuzzy so will have to shop for flannel or fleece and that won't count. :-)