About five years ago, while with my BFF and fellow fabric enabler, we started "collecting" all these wonderful sale fabrics while out and about. She used to say "we're saving for our retirement". I retired in 2012 and she's still working. I've made numerous quilts since then and it's a nice feeling shopping in my own stash. Have I made a dent - oh heck no! Buying fabric is one of the few things I consistantly enjoy in life. When I visit my LQS needing something special to complete a project, I am so thankful that I have that $4.99 sale fabric to use for the majority of my latest project versus current prices. Enjoy life while you can within your financial means.