I have also felt overwhelmed with my "stuff" - I too am a collector, following my mother's motto, "I may need that someday." I am currently in the process of purging my stash, seeing the transition from apparel fabric, to home décor and now quilting cottons. I don't know that I have an answer for you, but I do wonder why this is the area that you have trouble with. Does the fabric or sewing connect you to someone, so you feel disloyal or like you're letting them down by letting go? I had to think long and hard about why I was holding on and had to work through the feelings before I could make much progress. But I am making progress - slowly, but it's still progress. There have been some helpful comments in this thread, like KLO reminding you that it took time to collect, so it will take time to disperse. And I think Lots2do is right - be kind to yourself. Good luck to you, hope to hear an update.