I really, really wish my mother would come to her senses like you and get a "friend" to help control her shopping. Not only is she a shopping addict, she's a gambler:< I spend a lot of time worrying about her future.
For me, I don't have a huge stash. I've got a 6 drawer dresser and a wall of fat quarters. That's a lot for some people and not so much for others:> I am also in the mode of finishing up UFO's etc. before I allow myself to buy more. Although I've not put a restriction on thread. You can never have enough thread;>