I usually find my materials on sale or at thrift stores/yard sales. I chose my projects by what I have on hand in my stash. Right now I have a bunch of black & whites so I'll make purses and quilts in B&W. I have been saving and searching out good buys in earth tones, when I have enough I'll use them. I do buy a small amount of novelty fabric from time to time to make something special. The special projects go to the front of the line.