I also enjoy buying patterns besides the fabrics. I have a huge oak cabinet full of them. All kinds, not just quilting patterns. I don't feel bad one bit when my sister jabs me about it. I tell her, "Sis, This is what I do. It is my hobby to sew for others and charity." After all when the snow is flying around and I don't want to go out in it, I have lots to chose from. I also want to say, I am glad I bought when the fabric was reasonable enough to buy. Wow! The prices have gone sky high!
I sew a lot and I hardly ever keep anything for myself. But, it makes me happy to stay busy.