My stash consists of leftovers as well. I need to have a pattern in mind before I can come up with fabric choices. Plus, I just don't have room to have a stash. I think it's wonderful that people can work that way but not me. And don't ask me what I'll end up doing with the leftovers. Some I've given to folks looking for certain things; I've repairs quilts with them and the like. I'm not into scrappy quilts. I'll figure it out one of these days.