I love rules. When I was younger I thought they were stupid, useless, I could / would do better, or at least my own thing. Now that I'm older, I appreciate rules. The can keep u from making costly mistakes in quilting and ur life. Most rules come from a mass of common sense and r tryed and true. I am not talking about a simple color choice or using a different seam allowance....when I first began piecing I jumped in with both feet but no idea what I was doing, THANKS to this board, I found out some proper ( rules ) ways to fix my diaster in my sewing room, and I have a lovely quilt to show for it.