well you could start by making up some "kits"
go through and pick out a pattern, cut up the pieces, write a short note on how you want to quilt it. Then put all of that in a zip lock baggie. Get several kits together. That way when you are ready for a project, you have several ready to go. Can even add the backing too.
And your fear of failure isnt involved at all, cause you are just making kits
it might also inspire you to make a quilt with the kits
But in any case, when you do find your motivation, you have plenty of ready to go projects on hand.