I am such a scrappy girl. I love quilts with lots of different fabrics. I consider my stash to be my palette. I love being able to pull fabrics from my stash for a quilt. I've been collecting seriously for over twenty years. That being said I usually buy at least a half yard, a yard if I really love it. A fat quarter is not enough. I buy borders and backing later specifically for that quilt. I don't feel guilty about my stash at all I don't drink smoke or play bingo, or buy expensive shoes! My stash is joyful!!! Lol