I think you do very well with colors. I will admit colors can be intimidating to me too. I'm a beginner and am uncertain of my color choices at times also. I'm working on a Log Cabin that's I'm still not certain I chose the right colors but only time will tell. I think it looks great and I like the pattern. I find it interesting that the pattern changes with placement as suggested up above. I will have to try this pattern. Thanks for sharing.