An New or Really Old quilt Project

In 2007, when I first discovered quilting, I decided to make a king size quilt for our bed. I fell in love with the colors in an older BOM sampler quilt. It never happened!

Not really knowing anything about anything quilting, I bought some fabric similar to what was used in the sampler. I scoured the Internet and found a used pattern. Well, I just found all that fabric again and I still like it, well, sort of, so since I'd bought this sampler pattern and the fabric, I decided to venture into the project.

I'm just having issues with a sampler now. I think of sampler quilts as being country and my house now is more Tuscany. Now would be the time to switch to a newer more stunning pattern, but I can't seem let go of my original plan.

The photo is Block One. It's okay, but do I want a bunch of different blocks on my bed? Do I want a pattern that flows and more is more matchy-matchy?

I've learned so much more and realize that I can do anything I want with this fabric. It's okay to switch gears, right?

Anyone know of a king size quilt pattern that would be better suited? Or, should I just do the sampler?

Let's hope it doesn't take three more years to decide. Sigh. Help!!!

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