Originally Posted by MadQuilter

The easy answer is YES. Some of my stash is leftovers and some is fabric I bought for a specific project in mind (aka a UFO in the making) and other pieces just sort of spoke to me. Now I have so much that I ONLY buy when I need to add for a project in the works OR large backing pieces OR it's on sale and I just love it. (Yes, fabric can be addictive).

How much depends on the wallet and my mood and if I go shopping hungry. If it functions for a backing I buy 5-7 yards, If I think I may use it in a border 2-3 yards, otherwise 1 yard.

Be careful. Stash sort of happens and it can easily be overwhelming.