I've have quite a few neutral fabrics, like creams and whites and tans. I also have a large variety of solid fabrics. Then, when I see some printed fabric that I love, I already have the neutrals or solids. When I see a printed fabric that I really love, I'll get at least 2 or 3 yards. I've found that getting only fat quarters doesn't usually work for me because I'm not really into scrappy quilts. The only fat quarters I do buy are fat quarter bundles that are coordinated, like they're part of the same line of fabric. Also, I don't make many bed size quilts. If you'll be making more bed size quilts, your stash needs would be different than mine.