I really think your question is fabulous! I love scrappy quilts, but sometimes my choices do look rather "trashy". I had to go and search out the quilt you were mentioning. JenniePenny did a great job in creating this quilt and in explaining her method. I know I am going to have to try standing on a chair and looking down at my fabric selections and choosing one or two main color fabrics that will help tie everything together better. Thanks again for asking a question I had never really thought about.