When I'm starting a big project I can spend as much as $300. Otherwise I don't spend so much. I don't buy for a stash, but I always buy extra for projects to make sure I have enough to finish. That's how I build my stash. My stash is only 1 dresser full, and 1/3 of that is dress fabric. But it's still enough to stay busy when I don't have money to buy fabric. I'm a cash only buyer.