It definately does change the way you look at fabric. I was not much for big floral fabrics , but now... I go looking for that perfect fabric .. one with all the colors I want. I knwo I am not the only one affected as most shops are selling more big florals. They are the first to go from the sale rack.
I recently assisted a shop owner with a one day sale.. guess which fabrics sold the most continous yardage... yep those big florals that typically would have not been too popular.