age coming on 51 in a hurry have been sewing for 40 plus years, actual quilting just the past 5 or 6 years. As for space i have material, machines , and accessories in every room of the house including the bathroom where i store finished tops in vaccum sealed bags. material replacement cost at todays prices is very seriously close to 40k. DH is starting to protest when i bring in any thing new even if it is reclcled item, not that it will stop me (lol)