Been there, done that so many times I've lost count. You haven't lost your mind, just misplaced the fabric. I've been trying an experiment: When I have a pattern/quilt/etc. that I want to make I try to put the magazine/pattern and fabric together in one large zip-lock bag, I'll let you know how it turns out, although I recently did this with a quilt for my sister's great granddaughter that we were going to make together. Unfortunately, she passed away before we got started on it. Now, 18 months later I managed to finish the quilt top. It was hard, but it was also cathartic as well, with some healing along the way on the loss of my sister and my best friend. I spoke with my niece last night for a backing suggestion, and she said anythink pink as that's Cameron's favorite color. Good thing I called, as I was going to use another color, but the quilt is beautiful and I know she and her mother will treasure it. PS: If nothing else, pray to St. Anthony the patron saint of lost things, I pray to him often.