Your kids bug you about your fabric because you allow them to. You shouldn't have to defend your desire to do what makes you happy to your children. Rather than discourage you, they should be bringing you bags of cotton clothing and gift certificates to Joann's and Hancock. Tell them you intend to maintain as much fabric as you want, and if they have a problem with your choice they are to keep it to themselves. Your language can be as "salty" as your personality allows. If you're not comfortable using "explatives" show them a copy of this post. "GET THE H... OFF MY CASE ABOUT THIS D... FABRIC, I'LL HAVE AS MUCH AS I LIKE. YOU SHOULD BE GLAD I'M NOT IN A HOME SUCKING OATMEAL AND DRIBBLING PUDDING. THE NEXT ONE THAT SAYS ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT MY FABRIC IS OUT OF THE WILL AND YOUR PORTION OF THE ESTATE GOES TO THE AMERICAN QUILTING ASSOCIATION. I LOVE YOU, NOW GO AWAY".