I was like that at first too. Then I started going on fabric shopping outings--by myself--and then I got hooked. I love fabric and quilt shops. I love touching it, smelling it, looking at it . . . when I have trouble getting to sleep at night, I think about fabric. If I see something I really like, I buy three yards. Over time, I've realized that even if I have no pattern in mind, one comes along that is perfect for each fabric I purchase. (I'm still waiting for one for those pink flamingos on a white background--it's one of my oldest ones!) Suggestions are always welcomed.