There are those who love the process of selecting patterns and fabric, but having attended some large shows .. I am struck by the number of people buying kits. I once asked someone who was in line buying 5 kits at one booth ...Why? .. she told me picking the fabrics was a weakness .. she always "chickened out" when it came to colors... she said "this way I know it will look good when I am done".
I know alot of people who once a pattern requires more than 3 or 4 fabrics ... they really struggle with fabric selections.