I always wondered why I could make technically good quilts... but just seemed to miss the mark on something I could never put my finger on... Finally it dawned on me after going to a large International show... it was the number of colors, prints, and textures used in the quilts I found most appealing. So If you like it ... go for it... its incredible what happens when we ignore some of our own self imposed "guidelines". Its not like you will fall of the edge of the earth, if you go out on the edge!