As a new quilter of about one-and-a-half years, and having never sewed before, I was intimidated by all the fancy patterns I saw, but forced myself to try some that were beyond my level of expertise. Now I know that a quilt has to "speak" to me and I can see my own colors incorporated into the pattern. The last two quilts I have made I designed myself. It's just a matter of knowing what you like and pushing forward.