To each his own. If that works for someone, to not have a stash, that's OK.
I love the fact that I can go downstairs and shop in my stash and make FREE quilts. I live in an area that I have to go at least 30 to 60 miles to have more of a selection of quilt shops and fabric. I like to have supplies on hand.
The term "Free Quilts" is one that my DH came up with. When I told him one time that I got all the fabric out of my stash - he said that is was free. So, I use this term all the time now.