I agree doing a string quilt.. the uglier the fabric strips as a whole, turns into fun with little scraps on the blocks.. I sometimes do color themed string quilts.. that is, using one predominant color ( say, purple) and I use those colors only , coupled with a cream, or lighter fabric as the sashing between blocks, or rows.. I love the versatility of ugly versus something fun.. Enjoy even the hideous - they are like diamonds , which begin as a piece of ugly charcoal..