I agree....go for blenders and fabrics that read solid.
I started quilting in July and within a month or so I had a few fabrics but no real "stash" because all I had was leftovers from the quilts I had worked on. Then....when I started doing swaps, mystery quilts, etc. I didn't have things that would match other fabrics so I have been buying up alot of blenders from folks here on the board. Have fun..you will have a stash in NO time!