Obviously I must thing having a stash is essential. Somehow what I have always needs a another piece that works better than what I have and then there is the stack that I'm "saving" for a special project. I am currently trying to remind myself that they do still make fabric and I need to use what I have on hand! I live 45 minutes from any resource for purchasing so at times it is nice to be able to find something in my stash. It reduces impulse buying, too.