I find what I considered an ugly quilt or just not fabrics I would like in a quilt for myself, turns out from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan once quilted. Plus each of us have our own tastes. I had a friend who wanted a quilt made out of dull fall colors. It took me forever to make it as the colors just didn't excite me but once I got it put together and quilted, I liked it more. Not enough to keep it for myself but more than I did when I 1st started the project. Even had enough scraps to make a quilt for the dog. One way to rid myself of all those dull colors in my stash.
Myself, I love bright colors which I'm sure isn't to everyone's tastes but that's okay too.