Sweetpeaches!
You are going to be a trend setter! Once you get the problems licked and I think you can. Back in the '70's I think I read about quilted long skirts worn by the then WV Gov's wife. If memory serves it was a long straight skirt. What I think you are visualizing is long flowing instead. What to do? Good suggestions here on the board. I'd say a backing is a must and quilting to hold it through washings with thinnest batt possible; however, I personally would dry clean it I think.
I agree that the fabric you like is beautiful but when you read the OBW, you'll see that they recommend avoiding straight lines. With your taste, you'll quickly find a glamorous substitute. I'd look for a print with a pop color that will give good variance like what Scrap4evr posted in PICTURES a day or two ago.
Work through these few problems, wear your skirt everywhere . . . AND I can feel it coming. We may be watching the first corporate venture taking off from this board. Let us know if you need any help meeting demand. I am not kidding! GO! GO! GO!