I think it's better to have a stash to some degree... my mom's got out of control there for a little bit. We're talking two, oversize rolling bins for EACH major color. I stopped buying fabric for quilts until I went to visit her and check out what she had :) It was usually better than the store! I have two bins currently -- one for cottons leftover from other quilts, and one for apparel fabrics that have some potential for doll clothes for my daughter. I don't like clutter, but I don't consider a stash clutter. It's great to have on hand...

I think for some people, not having a stash to use expands their creativity.

They are free to plan a project and not have a stash holding them back, because they can purchase just what they want for the project.

I personally do not thrive on making lots of identical blocks for a quilt. I work in a more scrappy fashion and I'm pushing myself to trust my design sense and work more intuitively.

I took a quilting class from a national award winner who said she had given away her entire stash.

I think for some it means leaving the old and the past behind and giving yourself the permission to start fresh with nothing stiffeling or limiting, well maybe just your budget.

I don't have a large stash. I usually buy when I have something in mind. I do however keep the scraps and will eventually make something from them. I do buy fabrics that I just can't resist but I usually only buy a yard. I just don't have the room to keep them. My sewing room/office is rather small and it is also a guest room. My family doesn't appreciate the mess when they stay.

Do you realize I have made over 20 quilt tops for Linus Connection just using "scraps" and Ihave only been quilting about 3 1/2 yrs and that is not the only thing that I do. I'd love to have her scraps!!! (lol)

I don't, I just buy for projects, I have enough material for 3 quilts, 2 wall hangings ,and 2 bags, all fits in one tub, but no stash, can't afford it. I think its more common than one might think

I don't have the stash I used to have. I simply don't have room for it, nor the desire to collect large amounts of fabrics just to sit on a shelf waiting for time and inspiration to make a great quilt. However, I am finding that I'm buying again and I must stop. I do have a large stash, but am trying to downsize. I say good for her and I'm sorry that she doesn't send the scraps our way!

I believe I would be more productive if I were more like this. I LOVE fabric so when it is on sale I cannot resist it, then I am never really sure what to do with it. I will be getting help in this area soon, tho. Wish me luck as I try to de-stash!!!

Personally, I wish I was as disciplined and tidy as this gal obviously is. My stash is growing, and threatening to take over my sewing room. :D

Er, I'm one of those quilters with virtually no stash. All I have fits into one dresser drawer. I just don't have the budget to buy fabric just cause I like it. I buy as I need.

I have "scraps" and I have several "started, but didn't work out -- I'll do something else with it someday" stash, but I don't have the wonderful extra bolts of fabric I've seen some people do have.

I think some people really know their "stuff" and collect wonderful fabrics for future use.

I try to keep a neat sewing room, and my "projects" are all stuffed in totes and drawers, lol!