1. Stitch what makes you happy. If the "strange colour combination" or "weird design" makes your heart soar, stitch it up! It's your creation and your quilt.
2. Measure, cut and stitch as accurately as you can. Straight seams, accurate points and dead on intersections will help avoid frustration and make the whole process much more enjoyable for you the quilter.
3. Ignore nasty "quilt comments" from others and refer to rule #1.
4. Find a quilt friend or friends and spend time with them doing what you both love.