When I choose the fabric I try for the most beautiful color combinations I can come up with. The quilt I am making now is an applique of fleur de lis in burgandy tones on an ecru/cream background. Accent colors are blue and gold. The appliques are applied with satin stitching and also accented with embroidery stitching. There is a large medallian fleur de lis made confetti style in the center. Because I do get bored doing the same block over and over again I design my quilts myself so that everything is different. The quilt before this one was all in darker jewel tones with 60degree diamonds but I really messed up the points. LOL!!