It is possible but really hard to change a hoarder outlook. I have spent years acquiring fabric for my quilting obsession. It finally hit me that I was using things I did not like because I got them cheap or free. They were taking up space and keeping me from using really nice things that were buried. There will always be more fabric.

So I stopped accepting free things, stopped cold turkey going to garage sales, estate sales and watching ebay. I will use what I have and be satisfied with it. I will give some away (and have) to our guild.

I have at various times in the past 40 years acquired too many books, cat collectibles, Fiestaware, patterns, etc. It is a learning process figuring out why I did this and how to stop it. Did not help that husband enjoyed shopping for ebay items. Thankfully this is over.

My mantra now is more out than in and no shopping.