It looks like we all need to buy more thread and batting. If cotton production is decreased, we might run out of batting.
This year, I thought I'd try to use the thread I have instead of buying more thread. I have some batting but not enough to make more than a couple large quilts. I've just been buying yardage of fabric for the backing. Time is a factor. If I could quilt in my sleep, I might be able to get everything done in the next 20 years. I have an unlimited number of UFO's. I have quilter's ADD, also. I have never found a piece of fabric that I didn't like.
Even the 'ugly' fabric can be used in a Stack and Wack. After 10 years, I'm still seeing patterns that I'd like to make and more fabric that I'd like to buy. Fabric buying is a hobby, as well as quilt making. Eiltcoq.