OMG! Is it Bleeker Street by Marcus? I have it all on the teal colorway . . . . . EVERY piece I could find!!! It is my
collection of all time (so far). I have made one quilt from it, but I'm saving the rest!!! LOL

Don't blame you. Your fabric is beautiful. The pattern is nice too. Nice big pieces. Just bite the bullet. You'll enjoy it. Please post when you're done.

Beautiful fabrics for sure.

Truly beautiful fabric....doesn't deserve languishing on a shelf. Go for it....do your best and go slowly through the tricky bits. We would love to see how you go with this....Now big deep breath and happy quilting.

Rofl!!! Love it.

I have this one piece of fabric that I pull out occasionally just to rub and talk to. I can't bear to cut it. It stays in a drawer on my sewing desk so that it is never far.

This fabric line is Metro Blue goes Green, by Marcus Fabrics

It is beautiful fabric. I have a few pieces around here that I feel the same about. It is so pretty I can't find a pattern "good enough" for it!!!

I must be strange, but I use the fabrics I like best first. If I make a mistake while cutting or sewing, oh well. Once it's done I can enjoy the finished product in the way it's intended. I do have trouble giving some away after I've finished. Way too many things piled on the couch like that. I like your pattern by the way.

If you are truly worried about "messing up" - you could do a smaller version of the pattern you have in mind with your "not- so-loved" fabrics to see how the pattern goes.

Test blocks are sometimes a bit of a bother to make, but can save one hours of aggravation later if there is a glitch in either the pattern directions or one's understanding of them!

Seems to me that having it hang out in a closet could be called fabric abuse ( shows u where my mind goes ), it worked for me. Even tho the quilt didn;t turn out perfectly, it is still very beautifdul from those fabrics. Just jump in, it won't hurt, really. Good luck.

Beautiful fabric, and taking your time will allow you the enjoyment of seeing and touching the fabric longer.

That is exactly the way that I feel when I pull out my "Mountain Fairy" fabric. I have that whole set and am terrified that I will mess it up. The main fabric has big print. I'll post a picture later today to show you all what I mean.
You have given me the inspitation to find a pattern and go for it.
Thanks to you all.

I totally agree.

I have to admit I have some fabrics I haven't been able to cut yet. And I get them out every now and then and look at them - trying to decide what to do. One of these days something will inspire me I hope. The pattern you have picked out is really pretty. Don't forget to show off your quilt after you make it. Would love to see it.

I say go for it.

Same problem here.... I have fabric for a quilted jacket I want to make for myself... can't seem to get around to cutting it. I also have 6 yards of fabric for a OBW... can't cut that either. They are both just too beautiful. I think we both suffer from the same illness.... I'm sure it has a name....

You sound like me -paralyzed with fear but when you think about it many quilt blocks were made when something was cut wrong or sewn wrong and inspiration took over. Go for it and see what happens. The fabric needs to be used and you need to use it and feel it every day instead of once in a while.

Gorgeous fabrics!!!! I've had the same problem, glad I'm not alone LOL

Go for it! It will be great. But yes, I sometimes hold onto my fabric waiting for that "perfect project" but you have chosen a pattern, so you are good to go. Don't forget to post the finished work of art.

I just recently had the same problem with some angel fabric. It was just too cute to cut into little pieces. I ended up cutting it into large strips, 6, 8 by WOF and making a large strip quilt using it as the focus fabric. Turned out really cute and was
way faster than usual.

Beautiful fabrics...Naomi

Oh that is such pretty fabric, but you can only enjoy it if you make something out of it!! Go for it !!

it is gorgeous fabric......take a deep breath, cut your first row for blocks, and then just keep going, your pattern is perfect for showing off the colors!! good luck.....and BTW, you are not alone in this dilemna...we all have this feeling at one time or another.....................happy cutting!!! gina

I also agree. Go for it, use the pattern, it is beautiful then you will have a finished quilt from the fabric you love. It is beautiful fabric. I had the same problem but finally bit the bullet and made this beautiful quilt and I love it, now I don't have the worry about cutting or not cutting into it. I sleep under it now.
Pat

I have several pieces that I, too, have put aside waiting for the perfect pattern, as well as the nerve to cut into. I finally decided I would rather look at these beautiful fabrics in a quilt, rather than pieces in a box. Haven't actually made them up yet - but they have become my first after the holidays project. Good luck!!

I agree - go for it - then you can just wrap yourself up in that gorgeous fabric and enjoy it every day!

I am glad to know that I am not alone with this thing of holding onto my material. I even have those 13 x 13 plastic bins for most of my "special" fabric - and a lot of them even has a pattern I think would be great to show off the fabric once my quilt is completed. What is this condition.......I tell myself - "You know if you actually make a quilt out of your beautiful fabric not only you will enjoy it, but just think of all the others that will then see it and love it!" So, by all means, go for it now - so you can really enjoy seeing it everyday.

ooh! gorgeous! I love it too. Go for it! The beautiful fabric will inspire you to do your best and that's good enough for everyone. Make it with love and enjoy it!

I can understand how you feel it's beautiful

That is pretty fabric but think how much prettier it would look in a quilt getting used and seen everyday! I am guilty of the same thing and have trouble using the right material for the right person; for the one that will "treasure" it the most...LOL

I get something really pretty and I think, this one will be for me...so far I think I have about 10-15 of those "for me" quilts lined up in my head. I think I will have to start being less greedy, I don't think I need quite as many quilts!

Who is the pattern by?

The only way to get over your fear is to just go for it and make the quilt, the pattern and fabric will do no good just sitting somewhere when you could be enjoying a beautiful quilt...........GO FOR IT

I can see why you'd hesitate, it really is a beautiful combo of fabrics! Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

I have that same fabric! I know what you mean.

I find myself in this dilemma a lot! I will stare at it for days dreading the cut and then one day out of the blue, I go for it.

I agree with karenk...think of how much nicer it would look on a bed instead of in a pile! Go for it, and be sure to post pictures along the way. Very pretty fabric..should be used. If we waited for perfection very few of us would be quilting.

That is beautiful fabric. Just do it! Then you'll be able to wrap up in that fabric you love any time you wish plus have a great time making your quilt. :thumbup: :)

Beautiful fabric. But just think how beautiful the quilt will be.

we all have some fabric we save for a special project and this looks like yours so go for it

I have to agree: That looks like the perfect pattern for your beautiful fabrics. I say "Go for it" too.