That's my problem, when just addign to my stash, I just buy, without thinking of a particular pattern. After havign to go through washing ALL my stash twice, I now have started buying only in 1 yd cuts or larger, and usually 2 yd cuts. I figure it will make it easier to pick out patterns as well. Then, I can use the extra for pillowcases, throw pillows, things like that! :)