This is a great quiestion. I buy FQ usually. If the site forces me to buy 1/2 yards then I do that but I like variety (scrap) quilts. I buy 1 yards if the price is good. I usually don't have a project in mind necessarily but I buy fabrics in groupings and store them that way. I bet that I will have to change my storage method over time. I am pretty new to quilting but my 'stash' is sure growing!