Mine isnt much of a "stash" I have been quilting for 4 or 5 years , and during that time I have been trying to build a small supply of extra cloth but mostly I have been busy working and making a go of 2 totally different business,and raising our daughters, then collage slipped up on us.My husband was layed off a job He had been at 26 years and was blessed to find another job.So I find a pattern I like then buy the fabric I want for that pattern and then put it back till the time is right to sew. Therefore my "stash" gets small during winter and collage tuition months and builds up in summer months when there is a little more ease with bills. I dont feel bad over my fabric stash . I am careful not to let it grow out of control.