I guess I would have to say yes to all your questions. Sometimes I see a pattern I fall in love with, then gather what I need for it, sometimes I see the fabric first and find the pattern next. Sometimes I fly by the seat of my pants and just dig in to the monumental stash and start something. Right now I am making a quilt for a friend who has a grieving friend. She wants king size in neutral colors of grey and beiges. Well, right now I am only using stash or fabric bought online. So I dug into my stash and found just what I need, so a 25 patch that will hopefully resemble some sort of irish chain is the plan. It will be whatever happens. I think this is really my favorite way to quilt.