I love this fabric so much I don't want to cut it
 

What a delilma, I do love this fabric I have had it for quite a few years, still i'm afraid i'll cut it wrong and
mess it up. I just so much want perfection when its nearly impossible for me to achieve. I cant think of how many times I have pulled it out and looked pondered and put it back
do you feel that way about your fabrics or do you just go for it.

Happy Quilting, Sandra

I love the pattern you have chosen to make with it, big enough squares to really show off your fabric x

Yes, I have the same problem. I have two pieces--one is paisley and one is just a lot of green leaves. Can't decide what to do with them.

What beautiful fabric. Go for it. Then you can look at it everyday when you use your quilt.

I agree, go for it, that pattern looks perfect for your fabric.

I say "go for it!" I've got some special fabric calling me for my next project too.

The fabric is beautiful and the pattern is too. The pattern is pretty simple and I don't see a lot of opportunities for you to "mess up". I think you'll enjoy the fabric that much more when you can wrap yourself in your beautiful quilt.

Yes, but at some point you just give up and go for it. That pattern and those fabrics will be just too gorgeous to NOT get together! Quit waiting!!

My problem is I usually only buy fabrics I love so if I didn't cut into them I'd never have a quilt made. I realized there is always more beautiful fabric to buy so why not make room for more.

Gorgeous fabrics! I would read through all the pattern directions to make sure I understood everything before I started cutting. Then I would slowly take one step at a time and create my beautiful quilt. You can do it!

Just think, when you make the quilt, you'll be able to look at the fabric every day. lol

love the paisley

I know very much what you mean, I have many pieces of fabric I've had more than 10 years and still can't make myself cut into it. I know the thought behind my hesitation is that once it's cut you'll find something better to use it in:) So I have many uncut pieces sitting around waiting

beautiful fabric.I have many pcs-too pretty to cut-so they are still there on the shelf to fondle as needed

I have fabric that I don't want to cut. Waiting for the 'right' pattern to make something with it. Ok, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. LOL

I have a room full of fabric that I just hate to cut into, so I completely understand. I often buy fabric that I can cut up because it pains me to cut into fabric in my stash. The fabric you have is lovely, but I am sure the quilt will be too. Good luck and post pictures when it is put together! :o

I'm with you... If I really, really love the fabric, I have a hard time cutting it. I am doing a scrappy project and every now and then I will come across a small piece of one of those beloved fabrics. I get to love them all over again.

There's a book called Can't cut this which has some great patterns too.

I love sewing my favorite fabrics, so have to cut them up. I tend to run the machine a little slower and pet the fabric a lot while sewing. Also I iron more, the quilts made with the fabrics I love the most tend to come out a lot better! LOL. Sometimes I do have to run and buy more for my stash for next time!

that is really pretty fabric. i can see why you don't wish to cut it. i don't want to cut my angel fabric.

I love those fabrics. I think I may even have the paisley but in a different colorway. If I don't, I should! I'm with you. Some fabrics just seem to pretty to risk, don't they? But you must use them. If you don't, it's very likely your tastes will change and you might fall out of love with them. Horrors! To take the pressure off yourself, why not just send them to me?!

It will remain beautiful when made into a quilt and you will be able to enjoy it while it is out all the time..

I have the same problem with my cat fabrics - just love them so much that they sit in a drawer until I figure out ways to maximize the use of the fabric. :)

I look at it this way...I often buy fabrics because I love them, but I find my tastes change as years go by and a few years down the road I don't love the fabric as much as I did when I bought it and then don't feel like using it. So now I try to use it as soon as I can. If you make it into a quilt you will get to admire it alot more often than you can admire those uncut pieces of fabric in your stash.

That pattern will be perfect for those fabrics. And don't strive for perfection, strive for excellence. Perfection is impossible to achieve. I hope we soon see some pics of your finished quilt!

another good pattern is the BQ one with 12 inch focus fabrics made into blocks with strips. mapleislandquilts has the pattern.

those are nice fabrics....just think about how nice the quilt will be with these fabrics

Boy I'm glad I'm not the only one!! :rolleyes:

Beautiful fabric, go ahead and jump in! The pattern is nice

Perfection is highly overrated IMHO. Maybe this is not the right pattern for you. I have had fabric that I could not cut until I found "the perfect pattern" - then I had no trouble cutting into it.

If you are truly just worried about making a mistake, I'd suggest you write out the steps and follow them with extra care. If you don't know the pattern, do a test block with different fabric.

I think you'll do just fine and your quilt will be beautiful.

Took me forever to cut my Moda Paris set too...I'm with you! At least you have a pattern in mind!!

Picture the fabric in the quilt. It makes it easier to cut instead of having a folded piece of fabric.

I have several pieces of fabric that I take off the shelf, look and pet it, and put it back. But I have pledged to start using my stash so that I can enjoy it in a quilt. Not that I intend to leave anytime soon. LOL. Go for it, you'll love it when it is made into a quilt. And be sure to post pictures.

wow, those are gorgeous fabrics. I'd probably have a hard time cutting them up as well!

Yes I've procrastinated on cutting a fabric that I love; but your farther along than you realize. You've got the pattern and all the fabric; your ready to sew. Just do it! You'll have a great sense of accomplishment when you finished.

Beautiful fabrics. I hope you will soon be making the quilt and posting for us to see!

My friend made one with the first fabric on the left...it was so nice! She also used it for her backing.

OMGosh! If I had the fabric and the pattern I would not be able to resist ... I've never had that problem!

Would love to see that quilt finished, the fabrics are beautiful! Dive in and have fun.

Gorgeous fabric, exciting pattern and wonderful border fabric to give you the appearance of many borders in one. I usually wait until I am ready to work with the fabrics I love. Inspiration does eventually come and then I can't wait to finish it.

If you absolutely don't want to cut it up into even large pieces, you can always use it for the backing. Good luck in whatever you decide!