I would start boxing and shipping them to wherever you are moving to. My niece's husband decided they should live in a large motor home and she gave up everything except her sewing machine (as dictated by her husband). That lasted a year and then he bought a large house. Sometimes they are unable to see how these decisions affect the move. Good luck. I am sure that if he insists on leaving the fabric, you will find a way to replace it at HIS cost. Teehee.