Ksue don't listen to them, we are productive with our fabric. Think about all that we have done for them in their lives. Remember when they would not listen to US.
Don't think they want to be mean but they should stay out of your hobby. Quilting gives us more than satisfaction; it is better to buy and love fabric than to turn to drink or pills.
If my DD ever told me I had too much of anything I would remind her of how my life was devoted to raising her and I sacrificed the things I loved and wanted so she could have all that she had. so now its my turn.
When my DH saw me in the closet trying to find another inch of space he emptied his closet in he computer room and put up more shelves for me.
And I have a 1/4 of the fabric of some of the quilters