Woohooo! Way to go! I'm sure the person you purchased the fabric from needed the cash, why else would anyone in their right mind get rid of so much?! Sounds like you hit a fantastic bargain - and you have deserved it! I always wash and then iron new fabric - important to me to know if it will fall apart or loose it's color before I make use of it. I've told myself the same thing...I'm collecting for retirement...and then I make use of it within a few days time. I know there will be more out there when I do become of age to retire! My DH says there is help for someone like me...but I doubt this is an addiction any can help me with!