i think that over time, we develop a "go-to" in quilting, just like in knitting, crocheting, or even cooking. there are old faithfuls that are comfortable because they CAN have variations and change-ups, but we know they won't fail us. in fact, i'm off to start making a 'default setting" lunch, because i'm on call at the hospital, today. reliable is good. and "old faithful" can take the lunch out of the oven when he gets hungry...