imsewnso said it perfectly "there is always pretty fabric on sale". I have a nice size stash, too much for DH, but it's ok for now. I have decided to only buy the fabric I need for sashing or borders. I told my niece I wanted to make her a quilt and pick a color and she picked mint green, one color I have very little of in my stash. So I think I will pick out what I do have and then just buy fat quarters on sale to compliment the white background. I am making do....