I use my stash to make my quilts all the time, but, I do have a large stash. There is no quilt shop close to me, so over the years whenever I am in a city with fabric, I buy some fabric. It doesn't matter if I have a project in mind,if I like it I will buy some. Since my income has drastically been reduced since I lost my job do to disability. I am so darn glad I have my stash to pull my fabrics from. I can still quilt, I had even stocked up on batting, rulers,etc. So now I can still indulge in my hobby, which isn't cheap.