My first rule for myself is to have fun. I quilt for the satisfaction of completing something beautiful. I don't think I have ever made or seen an ugly quilt. In January, I made a new rule for my self: "Don't start an new quilt until I get my UFO's Sandwiched, quilted and binding put on." How is that working out for me? Not! I love the piecing process, and on two occasions, I felt the need to make quilts for someone else. One for my cousin who was diagnosed with cancer and one for a baby shower. My UFO's still remain unfinished. I think this happens with most quilters.