Very true Max  I'll have to buy fabric specially 

You can't do that, think of the mess and bits and left overs - there might even be a metre or so spare so a stash again . Zero fabric is the only way to go  .
Joking aside it is sooo nice to be back chatting with friends again. On a new site it takes time to work out the characters of the writers and judge their sense of humour.

Hi Jessie, enjoy the new grand child. My youngest daughter is expecting a boy in early July (makes me feel really old). I've not tried the corner 2 corner blankets which seem very popular but probably need to get cracking soon. Hope your daughter gets over the sickness stage soon - I can't think of anything worse than that plus coping with a bouncy toddler. Have you thought of borrowing a Royal nanny!?

Wow Ploshkin - you don't hang about! Really hope you like them. Hernibs, it's never too late. I hadn't knitted for years but I bought a set of Knit Pro interchangeables and haven't used a conventional needle since. Not quite sure what to do with my assorted collection of long needles, some from my Mum and probably some even older. Maybe they can just stay hidden away in their box

Many quilters use Odif 505 spray to layer their quilts. It is tacky enough to hold fabric to batting but can be repositioned if need be and does not seem to gum up machine needles.

The square needles are the Cubics range. I have not tried them but the blurb says they are good for beginners or those with wrist problems. Maybe find a shop where you could have a play with the different types and shapes of material. I find my set light weight and easy to use and the weight of the knitting is taken in my lap rather than spread over the length of conventional needles. Really portable as well and if you need the tips for another project you just put stoppers on the cable and return the tips and continue when ready.

I have a set and love them. The tips are Symfonie and are very smooth. Anything finer than 3.5mm though and I use the metal Karbonz tips. It is important to use the little key to tighten the tips and do shop around as the price does vary. I have used them for knitting in the round and straight and the whole set is so portable.

Success! Might not have time to look for many more, so I submit my humble offering of........85 so far 

Success might well be the word Lowena! If you have 85 I think I will admit defeat before even starting - well done.