I started quilting right before Christmas 6 years ago. When people asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I told them I wanted fabric. When asked for details, I said 2 yards of something purple, cats, daisies, or anything that looked like fun. I got 33 yards of fabric that Christmas, most in two yard pieces, some in three. It was fun for me. True, I still have some of that fabric, but most of it has found a home in a quilt.
Perhaps this idea will be something that interests you.
Dina