You can't be told too many times to go with what you like. Look at magazines, look at quilts, notice what is in common with the ones you like. Do you like a lot of contrast in the colors in the quilts, a not of light colors and a lot of dark colors in the same quilts? Do you like quilts that are made of several shades of the same color? Do you like only pastels? Do you like mostly jewel tones? Everyone has favorites and these change from time to time. None of them is right or wrong, they just ARE. Don't start a log cabin pattern with strong contrasted fabrics if you really prefer shades of one color or pastels. Find out what you prefer first, then look for a simple pattern to make in the colors you like. When you find your pattern make something small like a table runner to see how you like using the pattern, then make the quilt. Invest $20 to test it, not $120.