I tend to make quilts for groups of people; blankets for Christmas for all my children, blankets for my sisters, for the neighbor kids, for nieces, etc. Once I have an idea who I am sewing for I start seeing patterns and fabrics that would be perfect. I like choosing specific combinations for those I love. Some of the fabric comes from stash and I try to use that when I can to save money. Entire stash blankets usually go to charity because they are beautiful but I don't yet know who they belong with. I am now starting a list of people/pattern/fabric ideas for the future. If I see a fabric that would be perfect for someone I know I will pruchase a yard or so and set it aside. hopefully it will develope into something perfect at a future date