This was a very thought provoking, conversation starting post. I read each one...and we are all very different! When I retired 6 years ago, I "filed" my management degree and decided going forward I was going to do it my way. I absolutely thrive on organized chaos. When I'm in a fabric store, fabric "calls my name". I have to have it...I want to have it. I don't have a huge stash, and I'll admit I have fabric I have no idea what I'm going to do with, but that's just fine with me! I have many projects scoped out, and in baggies, and my magazines are all marked with the quilts and page numbers. My last two projects were completely from my stash. The one I'm currently working on will be also.
I love quilting...but it is not my business...It is my hobby...I enjoy it, and get huge satisfaction from doing it. I don't see it as a ledger sheet of wasted money....I spend a lot of time enjoying my books, magazines and fabric. I have equipment I haven't used yet...and that's ok too!!
I'm awed by your sewing area...It works for you...I don't have a dedicated area!!
Sounds like we have a lively discussion going! Just as our quilts are unique, so are we board members...