I am suffering from new quilt related disease
Your problem sounds like it's similar to people who suffer from rescue fabric from a quilt shop. I found an embroidery design that address this issue. It's from Embroidery Designs.com. I made it and gave to the person who owns a quilt shop near me. She just laughed and said " That's it I am no longer a hoarder but a fabric rescuer . Thought this post might make you laugh a little.