I have no idea on the rich vs poor question, but it has long been my contention that you can NEVER own too much fabric.
Also, any new project will necessitate going out and buying more, as you can't possibly find what you need in your existing stash.
Bump THAT! :)
Hmmmm... didn't I see you on "Clean Sweep"? :)
http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/cleansweep/episode/episode139/interactive_39_02.html