Welcom from Washington! First step in getting a stash, Quilt!!! If you quilt, it will come! Patterns check out LQS they have lots just pick one that catches your eye. Talk to the people there about your skill leavel and if you think you can do it (you can do anything! Some things just take longer!) get your fabric and start.When I buy fabric for a quilt I always buy about 1/2 yard extra of each, I call this my Oops yardage. If I make a mistake I have it, it is so frustrating to make that mad dash to get just a bit more cause you cut wrong, only to find out the fabric you really need has all been sold! If I don't need it, my stash just got a little bigger!