Let's not be so quick to judge this lady. We don't know how and why she acquired so much fabric in what seems to have been a long life. The fact is she was a quilter and apparently loved doing it. I can think of a lot of other things she could have spent her money and time doing worst than fabric. At least her children can recoup money from something she enjoyed. How many people spend money on things that have absolutely no value to anyone but them. Hopefully some beautiful quilts and clothing will be made from these fabrics. I like to think she was smiling seeing all those people wanting what she had.