Laurajbr

I need some help word crafting! I just got back into sewing, and just started quilting. My friends, none of whom sew, have taken to going to fabric stores and purchasing fabric for me.

It is so kind, and so sweet, and none of it is useful to me. My wife is the best (worst?) of them. She just gave me small quilt pattern she purchased for an applique style quilt of scotty dogs. I have never done applique, and it does not interest me.
I have been graciously accepting these thoughtful gifts, but am now feeling pressured to produce things out of the fabric and pattern. The fabric is huge prints, often flannel.

I want to say something that can work its way through my social group. Is there a loving way to slow this deluge down? (I am aware that this is a first world complaint, I am so lucky to have loving friends, but my hobby is getting the fun sucked out of it.)