I have not had an opportunity to visit any quilt shows, but everyday I go to the quilt show on the pictures page of this board. Because I'm a new quilter, when I see a picture of a quilt that captures my attention, I try to analyze what is attracting me. Color? Pattern? Execution? Depends on the quilt. I'm getting better handle on what is drawing my interest and hopefully I'll be able to incorporate that 'something' in my next project!