Well, I have read all of the posts here and think I'll join. What I want to accomplish is to have some control over my purchasing of fabric, books and patterns. I have a large stash of everything. One thing I did last year that helped me was to make something (runners,quilts, etc), from my stash before I bought anything. My reward was to allow me to purchase something that I would use immediately in my next project. It worked. I made 12 runners, 6 from new purchases and 6 from my stash. I made 4 quilts, 2 with new fabrics and 2 from my stash. I've made 6 quilt tops, 3 with new fabric and 3 from my stash. I also made some bags, 1 was a kit and 2 were from my stash. If I can at least continue to do this I am way ahead of where I have been. Anyway it's fun to read what you all are doing and how you are doing it.