I am almost finished with my one year moratorium. I have made 60 pillowcases for charity, and at least 20 quilts from my stash. I still have a lot to go, but by the time I make a bunch for Hurricane Sandy victims, I will be ready to start shopping in the new year. Good luck to all of you who do this. It is very gratifying to watch the stash diminish, and know you have also helped mankind. About all I bought this year was backing for the quilts.