Hi Marcy, I am 69 and I have a large stash...Will I use it all before I go? Nope, I keep adding when I find something I can't resist. Live each day for the day and work on those projects you want. If you don't finish so what? Keep looking at patterns and keep adding to your "want to do" list. That makes life more interesting. I have at least 8 quilts I am dying to put together!! Who wants to just sit down and fold their hands? For me, that would be fatal!