Belfry - backing doesn't count and you even know what quilts your going to use them on.
I'd say the Giants fabric is just a teeter on the wagon not a fall (I'm sticking to that excuse). Besides making DH happy has to minimize the purchase.
Emma I love your machine. She's a beauty. Have fun with that. Thanks for sharing so I can live vicariously through you : )
Mitch's Gram - thanks for the link your blinds are lovely. I feel a project coming on now.