My stash goes back over 30 years too. It's my palate I LOVE my stash!! I buy 1/2 yards usually. I am such a scrappy girl. I never make two or three fabric quilts. Or have not for years. If I need a border or backing I buy it on as need basis. I can NEVER. Go on a fabric buying trip and just buy yards of backing, too boring for me. Hahahaha!!! I buy lots of 1/2 yards of different beautiful fabrics. And the. I sit on the bus and look at them all the way home. I'm a goner I love fabric!!