I'm really surprised by the number of folks here recommending not buying simply for the sake of building a stash! I never have - have always only bought for projects. I have a very modest stash - mostly just enough to use for test blocks. But that is fine by me as I'm not fond of scrap quilts.
But I'm just surprised by the many responses in this thread simply based on the number of other threads here on QB regarding the various suggested purchases for the specific purpose of building a stash. As well as the many threads regarding the size of some quilters' stash.
Interesting differences.