I look at the block design and let it be my guide on what to quilt. It also helps to use the "dry erase" plastic idea. You buy a piece of clear tablecloth plastic and use tape to frame all the sides. You buy the dry erase pens and mark your quilting design onto the plastic. You can lay the design over the block and preview it to see if you like it, if not erase and try another one until you get one you like. Remember if your quilting designs aren't quite what you've imagined there is always another chance on another quilt. Have fun!