It is sooo nice to hear all the different views. So, I am going to take from this thread:
1- If you like it, buy it!
2- If it is a solid color pattern that is in colors that you like, probably 2-3 yards is a good idea.
3- Everyone likes to stash differently, and I LOVE it.
I have a small stash stared (been sewing for a little under a year, and I have to keep the volume to a minimum, or the hubby will put a cap on my spending), and my new years resolution is going to be to organize it.
I think starting to organize when it is small will be helpful. I need to build up my solid color stash, cause I have lots of novelty prints, but need some background to match with them.
Thanks for all the imput, keep it coming!