welcome from Central Illinois. You'll get addicted to this site too. I got addicted to fats for awhile and now have over 8 drawers full. As your addiction to fabric progresses you'll find yourself buying 1/2 yds, then 1 yd pieces and when you hit 2 and up the sky's the limit.
Don't worry, there are people on this board that will help and encourage you every step of the way.