I love going to the haberdashers and seeing what remnants they have in the bargain box, I liken it to having a rummage at a jumble sale ;) I'll look through and see what material I like, might not have anything in mind straight away but I know it will get used for something, it then gets stored in my otterman awaiting an inspiring thought or two! I have absolute loads of different materials in there and never pay anymore than £2 for a piece of fabric; here's a piccy of my stash (and you can't see it all lol)
Then I have my wool stash teehee ;) even I don't have a clue some of the colours in the bottom that are hidden from view :)
