I probably knew long ago that I would make at least one quilt someday, therefore, I had a small stash before I even started to make a quilt. I have bought lots of fabric since then, mostly on sale or fabrics I really, really liked. I bought theme fabrics for kids quilts and then patriotic fabrics. I have bought bundles from garage sales, e-bay, etc. I am working from my stash now. I may need fabrics for backings or perhaps need something specific for a quilt. I want to use up my stash now. I am glad I have it but it takes up too much storage room. I also have a huge stash of yarn, a stash of crochet and tatting thread and of course books for all of the above. Will I use all of this up before I go home to be with the Lord?? Who knows!