I prefer a small print, usually one of the lights that would be in the quilt. If I make a big quilt, I try and get something in the 108" wide because it seems to be a bit less expensive (I see it for around $18.99 per yard (which is really 1/3 because it's 3 yards wide), but good fabrics are running upwards of $12.50 per yard. I also use good quality fabrics on the back unless it is a utility quilt.