i definitely would have a serious problem if i couldn't make a pallet ^^, but yea as i say, the repeating texture is something i will sort out, like doug says, I'll get the clone and healing brush on some areas of the texture and maybe put a grunge texture on top to vary it up a bit.
My best advice is to pace yourself and use repeating textures for the different materials that you are trying to emulate, rather than using unique textures or wasting UV space for details that (honestly) no one really notices. Focus on the major details and make your UV's work for you, rather than work around them. Also,…