Oh Dear! It really is too bad that there isn't a larger "blank space" between repeats where it could be easily cut.
As others have suggested, I also would isolate an area that would do well as a center panel. Then you could work around it building it outward with colors from the focus fabric. You would have a lot of fabric left to make more "panel" centers and even maybe some with fussy cut rectangles much as found in patterns using the rich Asian fabric.
You might want to check Kona Bay's web site for ideas.
http://konabay.com/mm5/complimentary...tus_Beauty.pdf
Whatever you do, don't rush into it. Give it time to settle in.
How fortunate you are to have been given this beautiful fabric.
Will be eager to see what the final decision is.