[quote=janRN] MY tastes and style of quilting have changed so much over the years. I advise new quilters to buy basics: blenders, white on white, beige on beige, and not so much of "today's" colors. I don't have a large stash. quote]
I am at a point now that I am trying to do this. Stock up on basics and focus on less trendy fabrics and or reproduction. I have not bought as much because of the economy but I find I have too small a pieces in my stash to complete quilts. So at this point I try to buy yardage for backing, sashing and borders to use with all the FQ and scraps I have.