We accumlate a stash for a number of reasons: Love the fabric can't leave it behind, It is on Sale, Leftover from a project.
I found that once I organized my fabrics (comic book boards) and could see everything it made a huge difference. I now go to it first and then shopping for what I can't find. It amazes me that I have used at least one piece of stash in everything I have put together since I got (mostly) organized. Still working on the 1/2 - 1 yard pieces since I decided to wrap only 1+ to 6 yds, over 6 I ruler folded for backs.
After seeing how much I do have my new rule is I can't buy it unless I have a plan for it. Let's hope I can stick to it