Sorry I don't agree with all your ideas, I have developed a stash over the years and did it just because I knew I wouldn't be able to buy a lot of fabric when I retired due to the increase in cost of it and everything else. Now I can enjoy my sewing without worring about which is more important. I also have several machines and use all of them for different things and never have to worry about my machine being in the shop leaving me in the middle of something. I guess everyone has their own ideas, but I like the way I have mine, I think everybody has to do what is best for them.