I think we can all become overwhelmed and paralyzed. SO many fabrics .. so many patterns .. so little time.. .so many other distractions. Find a few like minded quilters to help move you along. They can be found at classes, organizations like Project Linus, Quilts of Valor , etc.
Since you have been a member here for a while , there is still some interest in there somewhere.
At times I look at my stash .. and get this feeling that I will never get to it all and it sends me into gridlock. When that happens I pick out some fabrics and a simple pattern and just sew, with idea that its a therapy quilt for my process. Sometimes its making just a few small things like potholders or a lap quilt from scraps that gets me going again.
There is nothing wrong with straight line quilting. If you feel so compelled .. use painters tape to make some interesting straight line designs.
Last edited by Lori S; 10-27-2014 at 04:12 PM.