If monochromatic I always go to blue though I have started seeing some pinks and purples that have enough options to make a beautiful monochromatic. Otherwise I go with almost anything. So often I find that the fabrics I disliked turn into some beautiful quilts that the recipients love and highly treasure. The only quilt I made my self is a kaleidoscope in dark, medium and light greens, blues, pinks and browns. It is made with 2" HST.