I do not have a stash, I only buy fabric when I'm starting a new quilt. I have a small list of quilts I want to make. When I'm nearly finished with one I start to look for coupons and sales and buy the fabric I need. I also buy 1/4 to 1/2 yard extra for mistakes. I have purchased some fabrics that I just really liked for tote bags, purses, wallets, zipper bags, etc. I do not keep scraps, I don't like scrappy quilts, just not my thing. I keep a few scraps of my current project to test sew after I clean the bobbin area and change the needle.