You should have sufficient fabric for both backing and to fussy cut motifs from the fabric to enhanse your design.
Think something simple that will show off the fussy cut pieces.

I don't have any idea for a pattern, but I know that was very sweet of your husband.

I'll have to see how large everything is as soon as I get it. I'm thinking I'll probably try to fussy cut something.

Maybe a Warm Wishes type? With fussy cut centers? I'll have to see it in person before I come up with a final answer.

I love it. Hubby is wonderful.8 yards too. How great. I would do a two sided quilt. One where that is the center woth blocks around it and then the other side is stars or store at sea or a mariners compass. I would get this blue sky fabric from Joanns that is really cool too. It will go great with the fabric.

It shows he is paying attention and loves you very much. Then I would make that quilt you want.

you should make yourself a quilt with it

Wow, he did good!
You have enough fabric where you can fussy cut the motifs. A kaleidoscope might be interesting. With 8 yards, you would have enough for 2 different quilts.

ohhhh, it's lovely. what can you make - apparently anything you want! it's 8 yards!!! how nice of him to do that for you

Good dear husband.

yep a keeper my dh would not have a clue