Backing cost
I truly agree. I helped a friend purchased backing for a baby quilt. With that material, batting, and thread, the cost was much more than I had estimated for her. I felt bad because she is new to quilting and I didn't want to run her away with expenses even though it was a smaller quilt. She commented on the fact that making for her bed eventually would cost a fortune!
Bringing in new members at the cost of our craft will be tough.