I "saved" my favorite fabrics for years. If I was going to take a class, I tried to take fabrics that were no longer my favorites, in case I made a mistake. Then, about 4 years ago, my Mom passed away and I was the designated one to clean out her house. Her fabric room was filled with fabrics that she had "saved" for "special," and she never got to use them. She lived about 1500 miles from me, so I mailed lots and lots of fabric home. And now, every time I start something new, I go right to my sewing room, and pull out my favorite fabrics. I get to enjoy them, and hopefully, my daughters won't have to take so much fabric to Goodwill or Salvation Army after I am gone!