JaneSmith, you are not alone in your quest to use more -buy less. I’ve been on the a fabric moratorium for about 5 years. Some times it works and sometimes it doesn’t. But we try. I will admit, I haven’t purchased as much since I retired from the quilt shop. Working at the quilt shop was like an alcoholic working in a bar. LOL I can’t say I made a lot of money but boy oh boy did I buy fabric! And that was while I was on the moratorium. I have no more room to add fabric. As the cost goes up, I’m liking my stash more. It’s been fun to check my collection to see if I find things that work together to make a quilt. And I’ve actually been surprised and pleased at how they have turned out. Here’s my theory: if I don’t like the quilt when it’s done, I can donate it to our community. They will be warm and/or comforted and had the fun in the making. It’s okay to purchase what you need, as I have been encouraged several times by other members. Just check your stash first before buying. Using WMUTeach’s method of keep track of what comes in and goes out of your stash seems to help me stay on track.