We downsized 15 years ago, before I started quilting. We had 2 garage sales and donated a ton of stuff to Salvation Army. We don't miss any of it. Since moving we have filled up our new and smaller home to the point where maybe we should move again. If you know you aren't going to use something like those calicos, donate them to a local guild. Or sell them on EBay. You won't miss them. Good luck.