I always buy at least two yards of any fabric unless buying in a family that has large numbers..I have one collection(family) that has 17 colors. I have a blue roseon white background collection of 2 yards each...probably 20 different fabrics...my stash encompasses a 12 foot double closet...floor to ceiling in drawers and shelves. Also, in boxes and containers under the binding and quilting machine. I could quilt for a few years without buying anything except a few companion fabrics....LOL yeah right if I could only do that I wouldnt have a stash