I like working from my stash, so am glad I have it. Once a month, I try to limit myself to that with DH retired, & honestly, I have plenty of stash, I usually find a few more fqs to add to it. But it really does help having a good stash to work from. When money is tight, it's a big help too, you always have some projects waiting, or possibilities for them, so that works out nice too! I don't usually have to buy anything, in order to quilt...