I have a small stash compared to what I have seen here - I keep mine in shoe box size containers (plastic) mostly by color - if I can't fit the lid on the box, it is time to make something from it. I happen to LOVE scrappy and very seldom buy fabric (for several years) to make a specific quilt - I only buy for borders and backs and that is only if I don't have something that will work - have been known to piece my backs to use up more scraps. I agree that there is only so much room and money and I would rather have the room than the stash - it is time to go through mine and make some contributions to some charity groups.