When I first wanted to learn how to quilt I asked my MIL to help me. She had done some baby quilts so I thought she was an expert !! She took me to WM and had me pick out 7 fabrics that I liked, 2 prints and 5 solids. Seven years later I know why she only did baby quilts. The only solid fabric in my sewing room is the solids I got at WM 7 years ago! I never buy solids, they just don't have any movement or zing.