I have a very small stash, especially compared to some of the pics I see on the board. I buy for each project, and rarely buy something just because I like it. Or if I just can't resist, then I'll plan a quilt around it, and buy for that. For me, part of the joy of making a quilt is choosing the fabrics. If I had so many that it was a chore to go through them all, I think that would take the joy out of it.
I'm putting together a scrappy that I made from very small pieces that I have held on to for years. Some of them are leftovers from clothing I made years ago. I did it so I could get rid of all of these little pieces and not have to feel bad about throwing them out.
It's kind of scary to think about having as much fabric as your friend does.