When I made my first quilt almost 40 years ago, fabric at Woolworth's was a dollar a yard. Now it can easily be 12 times that much. I consider my stash a hedge against rising prices...especially if I stock up on solids and blenders. I have told my children who to call to clean out my sewing room when I pass..I know other quilters would love my stuff...I have no guilt about it. I can afford to buy fabric, I enjoy quilting, so I do...