I totally agree with all sides of this issue - buy and enjoy for now AND later! There are no guarantees in life - my mother recently has had to give up driving, sewing, and just about everything but existing due to deteriorating health issues. And, we got word last night that my sister-in-law who is treating with chemo for metatisized breast cancer, now has a blood clot in a deep vein in the groin!
My ex-mother-in-law died with quite the fabric stash, and rarely ever used any of it. For her, the joy was in the shopping experience and the buying up of beautiful fabric that she "might" want to sew someday...
I've been thrilled with estate sale buys that I've come across of someone else's dreams and plans... so it's all good!
Happy stashing to all!
Sara