What a wonderful discussion.
I started my stash long before I began quilting. It all started with an innocent trash bags of goodies from a quilter. Now, over the past few years, I've purchased lots of different patterns that I LOVE. Someday, I'll use them. When I have stuff that isn't as appealing, I put it in a free pile for my students to rummage through. I think it's completely personal choice but I am a scrap quilter, so I think it really helps to have a bigger stash. By the time I decide on a color scheme, the colors I want most of all are not in fashion. I do not buy solids ahead of time. I figure, I can find the perfect match easily and will wait for a good sale when I have a better idea of how much I'll really need. My stash is separated by color and I wouldn t'have it any other way. It's nice to shop in the sewing room when finances permit you from buying out the LQS....although the hubs knows it's my first stop should I ever win the lotto. LOL
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