I love the lonestar sampler and it would look stunning in that fabric. I really like the 2nd one too. BTW, I shop like you do, fabric first, pattern second. If I don't have enough of something I modify the pattern or add another print that goes. I find I am usually ok if I stick to the rule of never ordering less than 1 yard of anything and if I like it order 2, if I really like it order 3 and if I love it order 4 yards. Backgrounds and blenders or solids I use a lot of 5 to 10 yards.