I don't think a batting purchase counts against you, after all you need the batting to complete the project. I have several rolls of batting in my batting closet. I need it all for quilting on the longarm. I am hopeful that I have everything I need for many many upcoming projects. I have 13 sorted into artbins waiting for me to start on them. I am going to strive for 1 kit a month, and maybe even more. Last year I made 43 quilts of various sizes from king to baby quilts, several queen size. So hopefully I can repeat that effort this next year. The whole goal being to reduce stash.