I love, love, love the look of scrappy quilts.
I am new too, and have been reading about scrappy quilts, and looking at lots of pictures.
Here is one thing I have read about that I am going to do: lay out the pieces and get them in an order that I like. It may take extra time, but I think I will be happier with it in the end.
Also, it seems that the ones I like do have some color block that is throughout the quilt as an accent color block.
I have learned so much from the wonderful quilters on this board. AND since I am totally addicted, it's nice that I'm not alone.